Up From Slavery (eBook)

Autobiography

Booker T. Washington (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
179 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654779397-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "Up From Slavery," Booker T. Washington chronicles his remarkable journey from enslavement to becoming a prominent educator and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. This autobiographical work is characterized by its straightforward prose and a focus on themes of self-reliance, hard work, and the importance of education for African Americans in the post-Reconstruction era. Washington's narrative style blends personal anecdotes with broader social commentary, providing insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by African Americans during a time marked by racial prejudice and economic hardship. His reflections address the necessity of vocational training, which he posits as a pathway to empowerment and social progress within a segregated society. Booker T. Washington, born into slavery in 1856, rose to prominence as a leading voice for African American advancement. His experiences in the South and commitment to vocational education were shaped by both personal struggles and a keen understanding of the socio-political landscape of his time. Washington'Äôs philosophies were influenced by his own educational endeavors, particularly at Hampton University, where he learned the value of discipline, work ethic, and community building. "Up From Slavery" serves as a powerful testament to resilience, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the American civil rights movement, education, and the complexities of race relations in the United States. Washington's insights remain relevant today, inviting readers to reflect on the ongoing journey toward equality and empowerment.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 30.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: 19th Century America • African American History • Alice Walker • american slavery • autobiographical narrative • Between the World and Me • Booker T. Washington biography • civil rights achievements • civil war era • Dreams From My Father • Educational empowerment • Educational progress • Historical Resilience • James Baldwin • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • National Negro Business League • Post-Civil War struggles • Prominent black leader • Race relations • Ralph Ellison • Reconstruction era insights • Self-education journey • self-reliance philosophy • Small Great Things • The Underground Railroad • Toni Morrison • Tuskegee Institute founder • White House dinner invitation