Frederick Douglass fue una figura cumbre en el movimiento abolicionista, cuyos escritos articularon poderosamente las brutales realidades de la esclavitud y la búsqueda incesante de la libertad. Su elocuente prosa y agudo intelecto sirvieron como una formidable arma contra la injusticia. El legado literario de Douglass es de una profunda claridad moral y un compromiso inquebrantable con la dignidad humana. A través de sus discursos y escritos, dio voz a los que no la tenían y continúa inspirando a generaciones con su lucha por la igualdad.
Frederick Douglass's historic speech delivered at the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society critiques the hypocrisy of American democracy. He powerfully questions the significance of the Fourth of July for enslaved individuals, highlighting the stark contrast between the nation's ideals and the reality of slavery. Douglass's eloquent argument serves as a profound call for justice and freedom, making it a pivotal moment in the fight against slavery.
Edited by Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer David W. Blight, this Library of America edition offers the largest single-volume collection of Frederick Douglass’s writings, featuring thirty-four speeches and sixty-seven journalistic pieces. These works vividly illustrate Douglass’s evolving views on slavery, the U.S. Constitution, and his eventual split with William Lloyd Garrison and other abolitionists regarding disunion. The collection also delves into his complex relationship with Abraham Lincoln and his commitment to women's suffrage. Notable pieces include “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?,” which critiques the hypocrisy of a slaveholding nation; “The Claims of the Negro Ethnologically Considered,” a rebuttal to racial pseudoscience; and “Is it Right and Wise to Kill a Kidnapper?,” advocating for resistance against the Fugitive Slave Act. Douglass also argues for the enlistment of Black troops in “How to End the War” and confronts the “Lost Cause” narrative in “There Was a Right Side in the Late War.” Additionally, “Lessons of the Hour” passionately denounces lynching and disenfranchisement in the Jim Crow South. The volume includes Douglass’s only fictional work, the novella “The Heroic Slave,” and features editorial notes, a revised chronology of his life, and an index.
Frederick Douglass's autobiography highlights his remarkable journey from slavery to becoming a prominent abolitionist. This hardcover edition features exquisite design elements, making it a meaningful keepsake or gift. It serves as a testament to Douglass's influential role in history and is printed in the USA, reflecting a commitment to quality.
"First published in 1892, Life and Times of Frederick Douglass Written By Himself is the final autobiography written by Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), a man who was born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland. Securing his self-liberation at twenty years of age in 1838, he went on to become the most renowned antislavery activist, social justice campaigner, author, orator, philosopher, essayist, historian, intellectual, statesman, and liberator in U.S. history. A powerful literary work, Douglass' final autobiography shares the stories of his 'several lives in one.' This new edition examines Douglass' memorialization of his own and his mother'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, published in 1894. This edition includes explanatory notes, a revised introduction, and expanded bibliography"--
Illus. in black-and-white. Opening note by Coretta Scott King. For the first time, the most important account ever written of a childhood in slavery is accessible to young readers. From his days as a young boy on a plantation to his first months as a freeman in Massachusetts, here are Douglass's own firsthand experiences vividly recounted--expertly excerpted and powerfully illustrated.
This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition combines the two most important African American slave narratives into one volume. Frederick Douglass's Narrative, first published in 1845, is an enlightening and incendiary text. Born into slavery, Douglass became the preeminent spokesman for his people during his life; his narrative is an unparalleled account of the dehumanizing effects of slavery and Douglass's own triumph over it. Like Douglass, Harriet Jacobs was born into slavery, and in 1861 she published Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, now recognized as the most comprehensive antebellum slave narrative written by a woman. Jacobs's account broke the silence on the exploitation of African American female slaves, and it remains crucial reading. These narratives illuminate and inform each other. This edition includes an incisive Introduction by Kwame Anthony Appiah and extensive annotations.
The story unfolds as Mr. Listwell encounters Madison Washington, a long-missing local slave who seeks refuge and assistance. Madison's arrival at Mr. Listwell's home highlights themes of desperation, freedom, and the moral complexities surrounding slavery. As their interaction develops, the novella explores the struggles of enslaved individuals and the choices faced by those who can help them. Frederick Douglass presents a poignant narrative that challenges societal norms and advocates for justice and humanity.
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave By Harriet Jacobs, Frederick Douglass
The narrative details Frederick Douglass's journey from slavery to freedom, highlighting his struggles and triumphs. After gaining his liberty, he emerged as a significant figure in the abolitionist movement, using his experiences to advocate for justice and equality. His story not only reflects personal resilience but also serves as a powerful commentary on the broader fight against slavery and oppression.
