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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

著者： Frederick Douglass
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Published in 1845, the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself was crafted in response to skeptics who doubted the authenticity of Douglasss experiences as a leading abolitionist. He begins with haunting memories of his early life, including his entry into the ‚Äòhell of slavery‚Äô marked by the brutal beating of his Aunt Hester. Douglass recounts his relentless journey to literacy, a pivotal fistfight with Edward Covey, his imprisonment after a failed escape, and his eventual flight northward‚Äîfirst to New York, where he marries Anna Murray, and then to New Bedford, Massachusetts. A runaway bestseller that captivated thousands shortly after its release, Douglass‚Äôs autobiography stands as a powerful fugitive slave narrative that set the stage for his remarkable career as an influential advocate for civil rights. Summary by Jesse Zuba.Copyright Biographies 2.0 世界 政治・政府 政治学 社会科学 科学
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