“...of whom I can say with a grateful heart, 'I was hungry, and he gave me meat; I was thirsty, and he gave me drink; I was a stranger, and he took me in.'”
Quote by Frederick Douglass
Work
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave: Written by Himself, Critical Edition
This work presents a personal account of the author's life under the institution of slavery, detailing the conditions and treatment endured by enslaved people. The narrative explores themes of learning to read, the struggle for self-understanding, and the pursuit of freedom. As an autobiographical testimony, it serves as a historical document providing insight into the lives of enslaved Americans during the antebellum period. The critical edition designation indicates scholarly apparatus such as introduction, notes, and contextual materials prepared for academic use. more
Author
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was a renowned orator and writer, born into a slave family in Maryland, USA. He gained his freedom in the mid-19th century through self-education and became one of the leaders of the abolitionist movement. Douglass made significant contributions to the cause of equality and justice in the United States through his incisive speeches and writings, which exposed the cruelty of slavery and inspired countless people to join the abolitionist movement. more
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