First published in 1845, the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is the memoir of former slave turned abolitionist, Frederick Douglass.
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The work of Frederick Douglass would be an early and inspirational voice in the abolitionist movement, one which would give hope to the cause and which would ultimately help to bring about an end to that brutally unjust chapter of American history known as slavery.
This decision would serve him well as he would eventually use it to document the civil injustices of slavery in 19th century America and to craft his impassioned oratories against it.
Douglass, however, realizing the importance of literacy, takes it upon himself to learn to read and write.
Auld disapproves.
His instruction quickly comes to an end though when Mr.
Sophia Auld, begins teaching him the alphabet and some small words.
Douglass begins to learn to read and write when his master\'s wife, Mrs.
Douglass tells of his Life with various owners depicting the cruelty that he himself endured and was witness to.
Considered as one of the most famous of all the slave narratives ever written, the story recounts Douglass\'s Life from early childhood growing up in Maryland as a slave to his eventual escape to the North.
First published in 1845, the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is the memoir of former slave turned abolitionist, Frederick Douglass
