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Narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave paperback classic. It is a story that shocked the world with its firsthand account of the horrors of slavery. Du bois institute for african and african american research at harvard university. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass audiobook an american slave, written by. In it he was able to go into greater detail about his life as a slave and his escape from slavery, as he and his family were no longer in any danger from the reception of his work. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave paperback. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass audiobook youtube. The life and times of frederick douglass was douglass third autobiography. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass audiobook. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave frederick douglass on. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass is a memoir and treatise on abolition written by famous orator and ex slave, frederick douglass. African american studies, american history, american studies. Life of frederick douglass, an american slave, first published by the antislavery. Frederick douglass full audiobook greatest audio books a.

It is generally held to be the most famous of a number of narratives written by former slaves during the same period. Douglass wrote several autobiographies, eloquently describing his experiences in slavery in his 1845 autobiography, narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave, which became. Buy narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave oxford worlds. John stauffer is professor of english, american studies, and african. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass by frederick douglass. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass full audiobook. Further to the east from australia, we encounter south and central america, which well explore with 10 gems from our catalog.

The book was so well written that some argued that an exslave could not be as articulate as frederick douglass demonstrated himself to be. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass free full audiobook online listen published in 1845, narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave, written by himself was written in. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave frederick douglass, jonathan reese on. This book was one of the most heart rending, stirring narratives i have ever read. 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. Life of frederick douglass, an american slave, first published by the anti slavery. Frederick douglass full audiobook greatest audio books. This second edition of douglass s narrative reprints this classic document together with speeches and letters. Having consistently used the book for almost a decade, i can say that it remains the most popular of my required books. You are a true american hero and the fact that there are not more monuments, government buildings. Frederick douglass a narrative of the life of youtube. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave. To counter doubts about his life experience as a slave, douglass wrote an autobiography providing full details of his life, in the winter of 18441845.

No 68 narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave by frederick douglass 1845. Former slave, impassioned abolitionist, brilliant writer, newspaper editor. An american slave, written by himself bedford series in history and culture douglass, frederick, blight, david w. Frederick douglass was born a slave and underwent horrendous treatment. Narrative of the life of frederick douglas, an american slave, is an emotional journey into the atrocious system of slavery, and the inspirational triumph against insurmountable odds. The author of numerous books, including the widely acclaimed memoir colored. On the second leg of our librivox world tour, lets stay in the southern hemisphere. Donate to me at chapter guide at the bottom first published in 1845, the narrative of the life of frederick douglass became frederick douglass s most well known work. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass audiobook by. I now live in frederick douglas country close by where he was born.