Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass: Collected Works (eBook, ePUB)

A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, The Heroic Slave, My Bondage and My Freedom...

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Produktbeschreibung

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Collected Works: A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave + The Heroic Slave + My Bondage and My Freedom + Life and Times of Frederick Douglass + My Escape from Slavery + Self-Made Men + Speeches & Writings" contains 7 books in one volume and is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. 1. A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave is a memoir and treatise on abolition written by former slave, Frederick Douglass. The text, first published in 1845, describes the events of his life and encompasses eleven chapters that recount Douglass' life as a slave and his ambition to become a free man. It is considered to be one of the most influential pieces of literature to fuel the abolitionist movement of the early 19th century in the United States. 2. The Heroic Slave, a heartwarming Narrative of the Adventures of Madison Washington, in Pursuit of Liberty is a short piece of fiction written by famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The novella, published in 1852, was Douglass' first and only published work of fiction. 3. My Bondage and My Freedom is an autobiographical slave narrative written by Douglass and published in 1855. The book describes in greater detail his transition from bondage to liberty. 4. Life and Times of Frederick Douglass is Frederick Douglass' third autobiography, published in 1881 and revised in 1892. Because of the emancipation of American slaves during and following the American Civil War, Douglas gave more details about his life as a slave and his escape from slavery in this volume than he could in his two previous autobiographies. 5. My Escape from Slavery was published in 1881 in The Century Illustrated Magazine. His fully revised autobiography was published as Life and Times of Frederick Douglass, also in 1881.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. März 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028297787
• Artikelnr.: 67690944

Autorenporträt

Frederick Douglass (c. February 1818 - February 20, 1895), born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, was one of the most prominent African American figures in the antebellum era. As a social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman, Douglass became a leading voice for human rights and the eradication of slavery. His literary contributions are pivotal in American literature and history. In his seminal work, the 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave' (1845), Douglass vividly recounts his experiences in bondage and his audacious struggle for freedom, providing a first-hand account that exposed the brutal realities of slavery to a wider audience. Further enriching the literary landscape, his 'My Bondage and My Freedom' (1855) expanded upon his life story, reflecting his intellectual growth and evolving perspectives on racial and social issues. Douglass's 'Life and Times of Frederick Douglass' (1881, revised 1892) completed his autobiographical trilogy, offering an in-depth perspective of his activism and diplomacy, as well as the evolution of his political thought. Beyond his autobiographies, Douglass's oratory skills and acute insight were also captured in his numerous speeches, essays, and editorials. His 'Collected Works' provide a comprehensive view of his literary and political contributions, showcasing his profound influence on American civil rights and abolitionist movements. Douglass's work, imbued with his impassioned rhetoric and unwavering commitment to justice, remains an indelible part of American cultural heritage.