My Bondage and My Freedom

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

About this book

"My Bondage and My Freedom" by Frederick Douglass is an autobiographical slave narrative published in 1855. The second of Douglass's three autobiographies, it expands upon his first narrative, depicting in greater detail his journey from enslavement to freedom. Following his liberation, Douglass became a prominent abolitionist, orator, author, newspaper publisher, and advocate for women's rights. The book features an introduction by James McCune Smith, whom Douglass called the "foremost black influence" of his life.

Notes

Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Bondage_and_My_Freedom

Author
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Reading level
B1 · Intermediate
Language
English

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