ISBN10: 0393870812, ISBN13: 9780393870817, [publisher: WW Norton & Co, New York] Softcover Paperback. One of the most influential works of literature during the abolitionist movement of the early nineteenth century, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass recounts with powerful eloquence and detail the author's life as a slave and his eventual escape to the North. This Norton Library edition features the original 1845 text and explanatory endnotes that clarify obscure terms and references. An introduction by Joshua Bennett provides historical background, highlights some of the narrative's key themes, and assesses the enduring legacy of Frederick Douglass's vital work. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 0679783288, ISBN13: 9780679783282, [publisher: Random House USA Inc, New York] Softcover Paperback. Introduction by Kwame Anthony AppiahCommentary by Jean Fagan Yellin and Margaret FullerThis Modern Library edition combines two of the most important African American slave narratives-crucial works that each illuminate and inform the other.Frederick Douglass's Narrative, first published in 1845, is an enlightening and incendiary text. Born into slavery, Douglass became the preeminent spokesman for his people during his life; his narrative is an unparalleled account of the dehumanizing effects of slavery and Douglass's own triumph over it.Like Douglass, Harriet Jacobs was born into slavery, and in 1861 she published Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, now recognized as the most comprehensive antebellum slave narrative written by a woman. Jacobs's account broke the silence on the exploitation of African American female slaves, and it remains essential reading.Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition combines the two most important African American slave narratives into one volume. Frederick Douglass's Narrative, first published in 1845, is an enlightening and incendiary text. Born into slavery, Douglass became the preeminent spokesman for his people during his life; his narrative is an unparalleled account of the dehumanizing effects of slavery and Douglass's own triumph over ...
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ISBN10: 1722500395, ISBN13: 9781722500399, [publisher: G&D Media] Softcover Paperback. ".A LIFETIME OF STRUGGLE AND PROGRESS AND ENLIGHTENMENT.ETCHED IN FREDERICK DOUGLASS' MIGHTY LEONINE GAZE." - PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA. Speech at the Museum of African American History and Culture, September 24, 2016DRAMATIC AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN AMERICAN SLAVE includes "Frederick Douglass BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION ACT"This classic of American literature, a dramatic autobiography of the early life of an American slave, was first published in 1845, when its author had just achieved his freedom. Its shocking first-hand account of the horrors of slavery became an international best seller. His eloquence led Frederick Douglass to become the first great African-American leader in the United States.Douglass rose through determination, brilliance and eloquence to shape the American Nation.He was an abolitionist, human rights and women's rights activist, orator, author, journalist, publisher and social reformer. His personal relationship with Abraham Lincoln helped persuade the President to make emancipation a cause of the Civil War. This International best seller is the dramatic autobiography of the early life of an American slave, first published in 1845, when its author had just achieved his freedom. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 030020471X, ISBN13: 9780300204711, [publisher: Yale University Press] Softcover
[Salisbury Plain, SA, Australia] [Publication Year: 2016]

ISBN10: 0393265447, ISBN13: 9780393265446, [publisher: WW Norton & Co, New York] Softcover Paperback. Frederick Douglass' 1845 Narrative is accompanied by a preface and explanatory footnotes. Included are contemporary perspectives, along with essays, a chronology and bibliography. This revision of the acclaimed and widely-assigned Norton Critical Edition of Frederick Douglass autobiography includes key examples of literary and cultural analyses that have engaged scholars over the last three decades. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 035968355X, ISBN13: 9780359683550, [publisher: Lulu.com] Softcover
[Salisbury Plain, SA, Australia] [Publication Year: 2019]

ISBN10: 1778784461, ISBN13: 9781778784460, [publisher: Royal Classics] Hardcover Hardcover. Frederick Douglass shares his harrowing journey from bondage to freedom, beginning with his earliest days as a slave, unaware of his own birthdate. Douglass narrates the brutal realities of slave life, his quest for education, and the awakening of his desire for freedom, leading to his eventual escape. This autobiography is not just a personal story but a powerful indictment of the institution of slavery, showcasing Douglass's incredible intellect and willpower against the backdrop of America's darkest period. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a seminal work in American literature and a pivotal piece in the abolitionist movement. Frederick Douglass's memoir vividly recounts his experiences and sufferings under slavery, and his unyielding quest for freedom. This narrative not only illuminated the brutal realities of slavery but also played a crucial role in influencing public opinion and advancing the cause of abolition. Douglass's eloquent and compelling storytelling not only authenticated his experiences but also highlighted the inherent inhumanity of slavery, making a significant impact on the fight for abolition in the United States.This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket. This autobiography is not just a personal story but a powerful indictment of the institution of slavery, showcasing ...

Boston: Published at the Anti-Slavery Office, Date: 1845. First Edition. Good. First edition, first printing. xvi, 125 pp. Publisher's original brown cloth binding stamped in blind, with titles in gilt on upper board. Good. Lean to binding. Cloth worn at extremities and shallow chipping to spine ends. Owner name in pencil to front free endpaper and bookplate to verso of first blank sheet with slight loss to leaf at bottom corner there, staining to preliminary sheets, contents toned and with sporadic staining. Title page starting to detach at bottom third of binding. The first edition of the first book by Frederick Douglass, describing his years in captivity in Maryland and his eventual escape and involvement in the abolition movement. 1845. Published at the Anti-Slavery Office US