Frederick Douglass published 1 novella, 7 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1845).
Updated September 2026
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
Frederick Douglass's most-read book.
Novellas in order
The Heroic Slave (1852)
Non-fiction in order
[Letter To] My Dear Friend (1843)
Address by Frederick Douglass, Formerly a Slave, to the People of the United States of America (1850)
Oration Delivered in Corinthian Hall, Rochester (1852)
My Bondage and My Freedom (1855)
John Brown (1881)
Other books in order
The Anti-slavery Movement (1855)
U.s. Grant and the Colored People (1872)
Inaugural Ceremonies of the Freedmen's Memorial Monument to Abraham Lincoln (1876)
Oration (1876)
The Nation's Problem (1889)
Why Is the Negro Lynched (1895)
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About Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He was "the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century".
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Frederick Douglass FAQ
- How many books has Frederick Douglass written?
- Frederick Douglass published 1 novella, 7 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frederick Douglass's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.
- What is Frederick Douglass's last book?
- Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (1881).
- What is Frederick Douglass's most famous book?
- Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1845) is Frederick Douglass's most widely read book.
- Can I read Frederick Douglass's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Frederick Douglass are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.