Description
Inspired by the true story of Madison Washington, this powerful novella follows an enslaved man who risks everything to reclaim his freedom and lead others toward liberation. Through Washington’s courage and moral conviction, the narrative confronts the brutality of slavery while exploring leadership, resistance, justice, and human dignity. Frederick Douglass combines vivid storytelling with a compelling antislavery argument, presenting heroism as an act of conscience and collective struggle. This edition also includes primary source documents that provide historical context for the events and themes of the work.
Available Editions
paperback
Wilder Publications
Published Jan 1, 2008
66 pages
ISBN: 9781604592368
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Details
First Published
1853
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Heroic Slave by Frederick Douglass.