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First appearing in 1845 The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, with its painfully vivid depiction of life in bondage, was both a bestseller in its day and one of the most powerful, authoritative texts lending support to the abolitionist movement.
The author traces his life from an infant born into slavery and taken from his mother at birth, to a displaced child hungry for knowledge, to an abused and beaten laborer seeking freedom and a chance to marry the woman he loved. Offering bright, cameo glimpses into a world that should not be forgotten, Douglass chronicles both the cruel violence of a system that saw him as little more than livestock, and the brighter moments of success, of courageous support from friends and allies. Initially greeted by some with doubt that it could have been written by a black man and former slave, the book had a profound effect on American society, making the author something of a celebrity and his cause less an abstract ideal and more of an urgent human concern. Solemn, powerful and passionate The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is more than an important historical document―it is a personal account of striving for human freedom in a world where the author was regarded as neither free nor human.
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Publisher : Mint Editions (April 13, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 108 pages
ISBN-10 : 1513279726
ISBN-13 : 978-1513279725
Item Weight : 6.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.38 x 8 inches
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Customers find the book insightful and instructive. They describe the writing quality as eloquent, easy to read, and succinct. Readers appreciate the stirring narrative that reveals many of the horrors of slavery. The book shows the strength of purpose and resilience of a great man. Customers praise the author’s intelligence, erudition, and brilliant mind. The story provides an eye-opening look into a gruesome section of American history. Overall, customers consider the book a worthwhile purchase.
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