First published 1815
Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass endured brutal whippings and the constant threat of being sold. But his hunger for freedom drives him to escape, embarking on a perilous journey north. In the free states, Douglass finds his voice, becoming a renowned orator and abolitionist. His vivid account lays bare the horrors of bondage and the courage required to claim one's humanity in the face of oppression.
Genres: biography, american-fiction, american, african-american, autobiography, biography-memoir, 19th-century, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: finding-ones-voice, journey-to-freedom, overcoming-adversity
Setting: United States, Maryland
Period: 19th century
190 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: abuse, slavery, violence