First published 2019
Frederick Douglass escapes the brutality of slavery, risking everything to become a legendary orator and abolitionist. From the horrors of the plantation to his triumphant speaking tours, Douglass's memoirs chart an extraordinary journey of resilience and defiance. His words ignite a movement, challenging a nation to confront its darkest sins.
Genres: biography, civil-war, 20th-century, african-american, autobiography, biography-memoir, 19th-century, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: defiance, resilience
Period: 19th Century, 20th Century
Content warnings: abuse, slavery