Frederick Douglass

John Brown: An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Trajectory, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 49
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781632094421
• Artikelnr.: 58316853

Autorenporträt

Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) was a towering figure in American history, widely recognized for his relentless struggle against racial injustice and his unwavering commitment to the abolitionist movement. Born into slavery, Douglass emancipated himself both intellectually and physically to become an eloquent orator, a leading writer, and a statesman. Among his multiple contributions to American letters and civil rights, one of his lesser-known yet significant works includes 'John Brown: An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College,' where Douglass commemorated the radical abolitionist John Brown. Douglass's literary style in this address, as in much of his writing, married the rhetorical force of classical oratory with poignant narrative, often drawing from his own life experiences to argue against the institution of slavery and racial discrimination. His commitment to equality is best exemplified by his active involvement in the women's suffrage movement and his push for social reforms. Douglass's body of work not only includes speeches but also autobiographies that vividly depict the horrors of slavery and his journey towards freedom, such as the acclaimed 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave' and 'My Bondage and My Freedom'. Douglass remains an enduring inspiration, and his life and works continue to be studied for their historical significance and rhetorical mastery.