Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

One man's truth changed the course of a nation. In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Frederick Douglass recounts his harrowing experience under slavery—and his courageous path to freedom—with unmatched power and clarity. Originally published in 1845, this seminal memoir shattered the silence surrounding American slavery and gave voice to millions. Douglass's sto...