The Life & Times of Frederick Douglass (eBook)

His Early Life as a Slave, His Escape From Bondage and His Complete Life Story

Frederick Douglass (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
570 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654768188-5 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Life & Times of Frederick Douglass', this iconic abolitionist and statesman details his life journey from slavery to freedom with a keen eye for detail and a powerful narrative voice. Written in Douglass's eloquent prose, the book offers a first-hand account of the harsh realities of slavery, as well as the struggles and triumphs of the abolitionist movement in 19th-century America. Douglass's candid and poignant reflections provide readers with a unique insight into the complex social and political landscape of the time. Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in Maryland, was a prominent figure in the fight against slavery and a leading voice for civil rights in American history. His personal experiences as a former slave fueled his activism and shaped his powerful writings. 'The Life & Times of Frederick Douglass' showcases his remarkable intellect, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice. I highly recommend 'The Life & Times of Frederick Douglass' to readers interested in African American history, the abolitionist movement, or the power of personal narrative to inspire social change. Douglass's memoir remains a timeless and essential work in understanding the struggles and triumphs of the American past.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: abolitionist literature • African american authors • American Literature • Autobiography • Black History Month • Civil Rights Movement • Civil War • Dreams From My Father • historical biography • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • Martin Luther King • Memoirs • Obama • oprah • Political activism • Slave Narrative • social reformer • The New Jim Crow • The Underground Railroad