Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

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Frederick Douglass's memoir, written in 1845, provides a powerful account of his life as a former slave and his journey toward freedom. Set in Lynn, Massachusetts, the narrative details significant events and experiences that shaped his perspective. This influential work not only highlights the brutal realities of slavery but also serves as a compelling argument for abolition, making it one of the most important literary contributions to the 19th-century abolitionist movement in the United States.