Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (Penguin Classics)

This updated edition of Frederick Douglass's Narrative is a powerful and thought-provoking autobiography that details the life of an African American abolitionist from birth to escape to the North in 1838.

With new supplementary materials, including his most famous speech "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" and his only known work of fiction, The Heroic Slave, this edition provides a comprehensive look into Douglass's life and legacy.

As one of the leading publishers of classic literature in the English-speaking world, Penguin Classics has a proven track record of providing authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

With its rich history and cultural significance, this product is sure to captivate readers and provide a unique perspective on the experiences of African Americans during slavery and beyond.