Frederick Douglass - My Bondage and My Freedom

by Frederick Douglass

Overview

"My Bondage and My Freedom" was one of several works written by Frederick Douglass in his lifetime and was published in 1855. This work is a powerful and revealing autobiography in which Douglass narrates his journey from slavery to freedom, offering an intimate and profound view of his life and the conditions faced by the enslaved in the United States. Over time, various biographies have been written and continue to be written about this iconic abolitionist, with increasing quality and scope. However, to understand the thoughts and character of a real person, there is nothing better than hearing the story with all its circumstances, mistakes, and successes told by the one who lived it firsthand. This is the purpose of Frederick Douglass's autobiography. To bring to the public the courageous and visionary man who was born enslaved and, through his determination and intelligence, became one of the most influential and respected voices in the fight for the abolition of slavery and civil rights in the United States. This work is part of the "Voices of America Autobiographies" collection, which aims to highlight the life stories of important figures in American history, told by themselves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9786558945741
Publisher:	Lebooks Editora
Publication date:	07/01/2024
Series:	Voices of America: Autobiographies
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	549 KB

About the Author

Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) was one of the most influential abolitionist leaders and civil rights advocates in American history. Born enslaved in the state of Maryland, Douglass defied all odds by teaching himself to read and write, a crucial skill for his successful escape from slavery in 1838. After gaining his freedom, he became an eloquent speaker and prolific writer, using his powerful rhetoric and personal experience to denounce the injustices of slavery and advocate for racial and gender equality. Douglass worked tirelessly as a social reformer, collaborating with abolitionist, feminist, and civil rights movements, and left a lasting legacy as a symbol of resistance and the fight for justice. His autobiographies, including "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" and "My Bondage and My Freedom," are remarkable testimonies of his life and work, offering valuable insights into the history and struggles for human rights in the United States.

Hometown:

Tuckahoe, Maryland

Date of Birth:

1818

Date of Death:

February 20, 1895

Place of Death:

Washington, D.C.