Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

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“Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” by Frederick Douglass is a memoir written in 1845. This powerful firsthand account chronicles Douglass’s experiences in bondage and his determination to gain freedom. From his early separation from his mother to brutal physical abuse under various masters, Douglass recounts the dehumanizing realities of slavery. His secret pursuit of literacy becomes a turning point, opening his mind to the possibility of escape and fueling his journey toward liberation and self-determination.

This edition of “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” by Frederick Douglass is a faithful digital reproduction of the public-domain text originally distributed by Project Gutenberg (ebook #23).

Themes: Abolitionists: United States: Biography, African American abolitionists: Biography, Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895, Enslaved persons: United States: Biography.