One of the most influential works of literature during the abolitionist movement of the early nineteenth century, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass recounts with powerful eloquence and detail the author's life as a slave and his eventual escape to the North. This Norton Library edition features the original 1845 text and explanatory endnotes that clarify obscure terms and references. An introduction by Joshua Bennett provides historical background, highlights some of the narrative's key themes, and assesses the enduring legacy of Frederick Douglass's vital work.
| ISBN: | 9780393870817 |
| Publication date: | 17th November 2023 |
| Author: | Frederick Douglass |
| Publisher: | W.W. Norton and Company an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 160 pages |
| Series: | The Norton Library |
| Genres: |
Memoirs |