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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

by Frederick Douglass
Christopher Preece
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An eye-opening real-life account of slavery in America.

Artfully crafted with the same gripping and powerful prose that Frederick Douglass was so famous in his time for, this deeply moving memoir explores the harrowing reality behind slavery in America. Offering an illuminating insight into American society and culture in the 19th-century, Narrative of The Life of Frederick Douglass paints a stark picture of Douglass' early life, escape from slavery, and his tireless campaign to end the mistreatment and abuse of slaves forever.

Detailing Frederick Douglass' childhood and his battle to learn how to read, his mistreatment at the hands of his various masters, and his eventual escape to the North to become a key figure in the abolitionist movement, this book represents a testament to the cruelty of slavery and the burning desire for freedom that imbues the hearts of everyone.

Perfect for students, teachers, history buffs, and anybody who wants to learn more about slavery, abolitionism, and the darker side of American history, this first-hand account will open your eyes to the hardships and struggles of slavery – along with the brave men and women who made a stand and brought it to an end.

Buy now to discover the story of Frederick Douglass today.

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  • Release date

    March 28, 2021

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781662243516
      • File size: 110715 KB
      • Duration: 03:50:39

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1080
    • Text Difficulty: 7-9

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Frederick Douglass died over one hundred years ago, but his spirit endures in this short account he wrote of his life. Brief yet detailed, it resonates with the same subdued anger and passion against injustice that marked his later work. That spirit of controlled fury has been caught in the reading by Pete Papageorge. Though slow and deliberate, it carries with it an undertone of strong feeling. His deep voice more than suggests Douglass's authority and his position as the grandfather and living symbol of the abolitionist movement. When the ex-slave bristles at the horrors in the slave-holding system and methodically details the damage done by that system to the economy and psyche of the South, it may be Papageorge's voice we hear, but it is Douglass's scathing condemnation ringing through the ages. P.E.F. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      While many listeners and most libraries will want to own the audio version of this classic tale of slavery and escape, this may not be the version to purchase. Narrator Covell could be any nineteenth-century gentleman reading his memoirs; his restrained style gives little hint of the eloquent orator who contemporaries reported could move listeners to laugh and weep in turn. Covell seems so removed from the abject conditions and cruelty that Douglass endured that school children listening will either be bored or won't feel the emotional involvement such a powerful piece of literature should evoke. T.R. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1080
  • Text Difficulty:7-9

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