The Complete Works

The Complete Works

by Frederick Douglass
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 29/11/2023

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Frederick Douglass's "The Complete Works" is a monumental compilation that not only showcases the breadth of his eloquence but also encapsulates the fervent fight for freedom and equality. This volume gathers his autobiographies, speeches, and writings, articulating the arduous journey of an enslaved man who became a leading abolitionist, orator, and statesman. Douglass's literary style is characterized by its passionate rhetoric and compelling narratives, intricately weaving personal experience with broader social and political contexts, which reflect the tumultuous landscape of 19th-century America. His works serve as both a testament to his indomitable spirit and a clarion call for justice in a divided nation. Born into slavery in 1818, Douglass escaped to freedom and spent his life advocating for human rights, education, and social reform. His deep-rooted experiences and keen understanding of the injustices sustained by marginalized communities fueled his writings. The cultural context of his life'Äîamidst the burgeoning abolitionist movement and the fight for civil rights'Äîshaped his incisive arguments and powerful prose, making him one of the most important voices in American literature and history. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Complete Works" to readers seeking both literary richness and historical insight. Douglass's reflections and impassioned pleas remain as relevant today as they were in his time, beckoning readers to engage with the ongoing struggles for equality and social justice. This comprehensive collection is an essential addition for any library, appealing to scholars, students, and general readers alike.

ISBN:
8596547681984
8596547681984
Category:
Biography: historical
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
29-11-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
GoodPress
Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland, 1818. He was separated from his mother as a baby and lived with his grandmother up to the age of eight, when he was sent to live as a house servant, a field hand and then a ship caulker. He escaped to New York in 1838 and seven years later published Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an autobiography of his life as a slave, which became an instant bestseller.

Douglass rose to fame as a powerful orator and spent the rest of his life campaigning for equality. He became a national leader of the abolitionist movement, a consultant to Abraham Lincoln in the civil rights movement and a passionate supporter of the women’s rights movement. He died in 1895.

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