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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass : An American Slave by Frederick Douglass (2005, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBarnes & Noble, Incorporated
ISBN-101593080417
ISBN-139781593080419
eBay Product ID (ePID)30980827
Product Key Features
Book TitleNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass : an American Slave
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicCultural Heritage, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Historical
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorFrederick Douglass
Book SeriesBarnes and Noble Classics Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-108031
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal973.8/092 B
Synopsis&&LINarrative of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave&&L/I, by &&LBFrederick Douglass&&L/B, is part of the &&LIBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&LI &&L/Iseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LIBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I: New introductions commissioned from today''s top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader''s viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LIBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/Ipulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each reader''s understanding of these enduring works. No book except perhaps &&LIUncle Tom''s Cabin&&L/I had as powerful an impact on the abolitionist movement as &&LINarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass&&L/I. But while Stowe wrote about imaginary characters, Douglass''s book is a record of his own remarkable life. &&LPBorn a slave in 1818 on a plantation in Maryland, Douglass taught himself to read and write. In 1845, seven years after escaping to the North, he published &&LINarrative&&L/I, the first of three autobiographies. This book calmly but dramatically recounts the horrors and the accomplishments of his early years--the daily, casual brutality of the white masters; his painful efforts to educate himself; his decision to find freedom or die; and his harrowing but successful escape. &&LPAn astonishing orator and a skillful writer, Douglass became a newspaper editor, a political activist, and an eloquent spokesperson for the civil rights of African Americans. He lived through the Civil War, the end of slavery, and the beginning of segregation. He was celebrated internationally as the leading black intellectual of his day, and his story still resonates in ours.&&L/P&&LP&&LBRobert O''Meally&&L/B is Zora Neale Hurston Professor of Literature at Columbia University and the Director of Columbia University''s Center for Jazz Studies. He wrote the introduction and notes to the Barnes & Noble classics edition of &&LIThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn&&L/I.&&L/P, Narrative of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave , by Frederick Douglass, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics: New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. No book except perhaps Uncle Tom's Cabin had as powerful an impact on the abolitionist movement as Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass . But while Stowe wrote about imaginary characters, Douglass's book is a record of his own remarkable life. Born a slave in 1818 on a plantation in Maryland, Douglass taught himself to read and write. In 1845, seven years after escaping to the North, he published Narrative, the first of three autobiographies. This book calmly but dramatically recounts the horrors and the accomplishments of his early years--the daily, casual brutality of the white masters; his painful efforts to educate himself; his decision to find freedom or die; and his harrowing but successful escape. An astonishing orator and a skillful writer, Douglass became a newspaper editor, a political activist, and an eloquent spokesperson for the civil rights of African Americans. He lived through the Civil War, the end of slavery, and the beginning of segregation. He was celebrated internationally as the leading black intellectual of his day, and his story still resonates in ours.
LC Classification NumberE449.D749 2003b
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- Oct 01, 2022
Great historical book
Reading this book I learned so much about Frederic Douglass.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 31, 2022
Compelling read
Depicts man's inhumanity to man. Would liked to have more details on how Frederick made his escape to freedom. This ought to highlight man's desire for FREEDOM.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 29, 2021
Our ugly past, beautifully written
This evocative work by a self-educated slave should be on every mandatory reading list in every school. And then it should be re-read, and re-read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 20, 2019
A powerful book that will never leave me. Love it!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 05, 2022
Recommend
I bought this knowing who Fredrick Douglas was, but learned more. I would recommend this book for Black History Month, or any other month.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 13, 2018
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
please, everyone please read his story, it is very powerful and awe inspiringVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 07, 2018
Autobiography of an escaped slave.
Outstanding autobiography of an escaped slave.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 12, 2024
Splendid...
Splendid...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
