Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass An American Sla, De Douglass, Frederick. Editorial Dell, Tapa Blanda En Inglés, 1997

Descripción

Born a slave in Maryland circa 1817, Frederick Douglass became a prominent African American figure of the nineteenth century. As an abolitionist, newspaper publisher, orator, and statesman, he dedicated his life to achieving freedom over oppression for all black Americans.

Published shortly after his escape from slavery, "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave" quickly became a widely acclaimed work in 1845 and remains a highly read slave narrative in American history. This work is a forceful condemnation of slavery and played a significant role in the movement for abolition. It is also a personal account where Douglass details his early years of hardship and cruelty, his self-driven efforts to learn to read, and his perilous journey to liberty in 1838.

This edition features an introduction by Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., who commemorates the 150th anniversary of the book's publication and provides a contemporary analysis of its significance. A comprehensive bibliography is included, detailing the extensive literature on Douglass's life and works.

This edition, with Professor Gates's introduction and bibliography, is essential for readers interested in American literature and history.