The Life & Times of Frederick Douglass (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. His Early Life as a Slave, His Escape From Bondage and His Complete Life StoryBy Frederick Douglass
Length26h 14m
About this audiobook
The Life & Times of Frederick Douglass is the fullest of Douglass's autobiographical works, expanding the famous slave narrative into a sweeping account of bondage, self-emancipation, abolition, Civil War, Reconstruction, and public service. Written in a forceful, oratorical prose, it blends personal testimony, political history, moral argument, and prophetic critique, standing within the nineteenth-century tradition of reform literature while also transcending it as a major work of American autobiography. Frederick Douglass, born enslaved in Maryland in 1818, became one of the most influential abolitionists, lecturers, journalists, and statesmen of the United States. His own passage from enforced illiteracy to intellectual mastery shaped the book's central concern: the struggle for human dignity through education, resistance, and civic participation. His experiences as an escaped slave, antislavery editor, Union recruiter, and federal officeholder give the narrative its remarkable authority. This book is essential for readers seeking to understand slavery's violence, freedom's unfinished promises, and the making of democratic conscience in America. It rewards historians, literary scholars, and general readers alike, offering not only a life story of extraordinary power but also a searching meditation on justice, memory, and national responsibility.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length26 hrs 14 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
7INTRODUCTION
8FIRST PART
9CHAPTER I. AUTHOR'S BIRTH
10CHAPTER II. REMOVAL FROM GRANDMOTHER'S
11CHAPTER III. TROUBLES OF CHILDHOOD
12CHAPTER IV. A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE SLAVE PLANTATION
13CHAPTER V. A SLAVEHOLDER'S CHARACTER
14CHAPTER VI. A CHILD'S REASONING
15CHAPTER VII. LUXURIES AT THE GREAT HOUSE
16CHAPTER VIII. CHARACTERISTICS OF OVERSEERS
17CHAPTER IX. CHANGE OF LOCATION
18CHAPTER X. LEARNING TO READ
19CHAPTER XI. GROWING IN KNOWLEDGE
20CHAPTER XII. RELIGIOUS NATURE AWAKENED
21CHAPTER XIII. THE VICISSITUDES OF SLAVE LIFE
22CHAPTER XIV. EXPERIENCE IN ST. MICHAELS
23CHAPTER XV. COVEY, THE NEGRO BREAKER
24CHAPTER XVI. ANOTHER PRESSURE OF THE TYRANT'S VISE
25CHAPTER XVII. THE LAST FLOGGING
26CHAPTER XVIII. NEW RELATIONS AND DUTIES
27CHAPTER XIX. THE RUNAWAY PLOT
28CHAPTER XX
29CHAPTER XXI. ESCAPE FROM SLAVERY
30SECOND PART
31CHAPTER I. ESCAPE FROM SLAVERY
32CHAPTER II. LIFE AS A FREEMAN
33CHAPTER III. INTRODUCED TO THE ABOLITIONISTS
34CHAPTER IV. RECOLLECTIONS OF OLD FRIENDS
35CHAPTER V. ONE HUNDRED CONVENTIONS
36CHAPTER VI. IMPRESSIONS ABROAD
37CHAPTER VII. TRIUMPHS AND TRIALS
38CHAPTER VIII. JOHN BROWN AND MRS. STOWE
39CHAPTER IX. INCREASING DEMANDS OF THE SLAVE POWER
40CHAPTER X. THE BEGINNING OF THE END
41CHAPTER XI. SECESSION AND WAR
42CHAPTER XII. HOPE FOR THE NATION
43CHAPTER XIII. VAST CHANGES
44CHAPTER XIV. LIVING AND LEARNING
45CHAPTER XV. WEIGHED IN THE BALANCE
46CHAPTER XVI. "TIME MAKES ALL THINGS EVEN"
47CHAPTER XVII. INCIDENTS AND EVENTS
48CHAPTER XVIII. "HONOR TO WHOM HONOR"
49CHAPTER XIX. RETROSPECTION
50APPENDIX
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