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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is an autobiographical record written by the former enslaved African American who escaped bondage. The work details Douglass’s experiences with owners and overseers, revealing the harsh conditions endured by slaves and the impact of slavery on both enslaved people and slaveholders. Through his compelling account, Douglass highlights the injustices of slavery, the moral contradictions of the institution, and the broader antislavery movement in nineteenth-century United States history.
First publish date: August 2002
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Frederick Douglass
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