Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
- First published
- 1845
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" by Frederick Douglass is a memoir written in 1845. This powerful firsthand account chronicles Douglass's experiences in bondage and his determination to gain freedom. From his early separation from his mother to brutal physical abuse under various masters, Douglass recounts the dehumanizing realities of slavery. His secret pursuit of literacy becomes a turning point, opening his mind to the possibility of escape and fueling his journey toward liberation and self-determination.
- Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
- African American abolitionists
- Abolitionists
- Enslaved persons
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #23. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave on Wikipedia.
