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Douglass, Frederick
(1817-1895) American writer. An escaped slave, Frederick Douglass was the most prominent African-American orator, journalist, and antislavery leader of the 19th century.
My Escape from Slavery - Frederick Douglass
Read "My Escape from Slavery" by Frederick Douglass (1817-1895).
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Read "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass (1817-1895).
Reconstruction - Frederick Douglass
Read "Reconstruction" by Frederick Douglass (1817-1895).
The Autobiography of Frederick Douglass
Read "The Autobiography of Frederick Douglass, " by Frederick Douglass (1817-1895).
The Color Line -- Frederick Douglass (1817?-1895)
Read "The Color Line" by Frederick Douglass (1817-1895).
African-American Literature Anthologies
African-American literature has a rich history of wonderful writers, including: Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Du Bois, Zora Neale Hurston, and others. These books collect some of the greatest works by African-American writers.
Slave Narratives
Slave narratives are an important part of American literature. Writers like Frederick Douglass and Harriet Jacobs helped to dispell many of the misconceptions of slavery, as they revealed personal experiences.