My Bondage and My Freedom: an African American Heritage Book
Description
In this powerful autobiography, Frederick Douglass recounts his journey from enslavement to becoming one of the nineteenth century’s most influential abolitionists, writers, and orators. He examines the brutal realities of slavery, the transformative power of literacy and self-education, and the personal struggle for dignity, identity, and freedom. Combining vivid personal testimony with sharp social criticism, the narrative makes an enduring case for equality and the full liberation of African Americans. A foundational work of African American literature, it offers both a landmark historical perspective and a deeply human story of resistance and self-determination.
Available Editions
paperback
Wilder Pub.
Published Jan 1, 2016
269 pages
ISBN: 9781604592283
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Details
First Published
1855
Language
eng
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