Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave: The Original 1845 Edition - Couverture souple

Douglass, Frederick

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798850222376

Editeur : Independently published, 2023

Synopsis

“My long-crushed spirit rose, cowardice departed, bold defiance took its place; and I now resolved that, however long I might remain a slave in form, the day had passed forever when I could be a slave in fact.”

Frederick Douglass's "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" was published in 1845, seven years after his successful escape from slavery. This powerful book provides a vivid portrayal of the cruelty and oppression experienced by Douglass within the Maryland plantation culture where he was born. Its publication catapulted Douglass to the forefront of the antislavery movement, attracting support from both black and white individuals. To the violence of slavery and the immorality of the nation that legitimizes it, Douglass opposes writing as a tool of rebellion: through his eloquence and fierce intelligence, he emerged as an exceptional advocate for abolition and equal rights. He presents an inspiring vision of self-realization despite the unimaginable challenges he faced.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798850222376
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Williams Helen
• Nombre de pages: 124
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