Fredrick Douglass' account of his life as a slave, and finally as a freedman, is one of the most dramatic talesin American history. First published when the author was only 28, after just achieving his fredom, he presents us with a vivid portrait of the harsh injustices and dehumanization that slavery had upon African Americans. His refreshing and eloquent prose popularized his autobiography, and helped him launch his carerr as a minister and abolitionist. This Enriched Classicedition also contains and outline of key themes, detailed explanatory notes, critical analysis, discussion questions and more. 182 pages, softcover.
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Frederick Douglass's powerful autobiographical account of life in bondage and his triumphant escape to freedom.
EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:• A concise introduction that gives readers important background information
• A chronology of the author's life and work
• A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context
• An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations
• Detailed explanatory notes
• Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work
• Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction
• A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience
Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON
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