My Bondage and My Freedom

Meer over het boek

Frederick Douglass's narrative explores the profound themes of slavery, race, and freedom, reflecting on the transformative power of faith and literacy. As an influential abolitionist and civil rights advocate, Douglass recounts his journey from slavery to becoming a prominent reformer, sharing insights that shaped social and political thought in America. This edition, based on the 1855 first edition, includes his original Appendix featuring excerpts from his speeches and a letter to his former master, enriching the understanding of his legacy just before the Civil War.