UP FROM SLAVERY (An Autobiography) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Memoir of the Visionary Educator, African American Leader and Influential Civil Rights ActivistBy Booker T. Washington
Length9h 46m
About this audiobook
Up from Slavery is Booker T. Washington's landmark autobiography, tracing his journey from enslavement in Virginia to leadership at Tuskegee Institute. Written in a lucid, restrained, and morally purposeful style, the book blends personal narrative with social philosophy, offering a self-fashioned account of discipline, labor, education, and racial advancement. Published in 1901, it belongs to the post-Reconstruction tradition of African American life writing, while also reflecting the era's debates over accommodation, industrial education, and citizenship. Washington's own life decisively shaped the book's aims. Born enslaved in 1856, he experienced emancipation as a child, worked in mines and salt furnaces, and pursued education with extraordinary determination at Hampton Institute. His rise as an educator, institution-builder, and national spokesman for Black progress informed his emphasis on practical training, economic self-sufficiency, and interracial cooperation. The autobiography is therefore both memoir and public argument, crafted to defend his program for racial uplift. This book is essential for readers interested in American history, African American autobiography, educational reform, and the politics of race. It rewards careful reading not only as an inspiring life story, but also as a revealing document of its historical moment—admirable, contested, and deeply influential.
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
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length9 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Preface
7Introduction
8Chapter I. A Slave Among Slaves
9Chapter II. Boyhood Days
10Chapter III. The Struggle For An Education
11Chapter IV. Helping Others
12Chapter V. The Reconstruction Period
13Chapter VI. Black Race And Red Race
14Chapter VII. Early Days At Tuskegee
15Chapter VIII. Teaching School In A Stable And A Hen-House
16Chapter IX. Anxious Days And Sleepless Nights
17Chapter X. A Harder Task Than Making Bricks Without Straw
18Chapter XI. Making Their Beds Before They Could Lie On Them
19Chapter XII. Raising Money
20Chapter XIII. Two Thousand Miles For A Five-Minute Speech
21Chapter XIV. The Atlanta Exposition Address
22Chapter XV. The Secret Of Success In Public Speaking
23Chapter XVI. Europe
24Chapter XVII. Last Words
25Analysis
26Reflection
27Memorable Quotes
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