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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

by Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

BookID: 23

Language:English

Reading Level:Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Copyright Status:Public domain in the USA.

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895African American abolitionists -- BiographyAbolitionists -- United States -- BiographyEnslaved persons -- United States -- Biography

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"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" by Frederick Douglass is a memoir written in 1845. This powerful firsthand account chronicles Douglass's experiences in bondage and his determination to gain freedom. From his early separation from his mother to brutal physical abuse under various masters, Douglass recounts the dehumanizing realities of slavery. His secret pursuit of literacy becomes a turning point, opening his mind to the possibility of escape and fueling his journey toward liberation and self-determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Class:E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

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