Life and Times of Frederick Douglass: Written by Himself (Oxford World's Classics)

Life and Times of Frederick Douglass Written By Himself is a powerful literary work that shares the stories of Douglass' 'several lives in one.' This edition examines Douglass' memorialization of his own and his mother Harriet Bailey's first-hand experiences of enslavement and of their 'mental' liberation through a 'love of letters'; his representation of Civil War Black combat heroism; his conviction that 'education means emancipation'; and finally, his 'unending battle' with white publishers for the freedom to 'tell my story.' This volume reproduces Frederick Douglass' emotionally powerful and politically hard-hitting anti-lynching speech, Lessons of the Hour.

With expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and more, this edition provides a comprehensive understanding of Douglass' life and work.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the life and times of one of America's most important historical figures.