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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself: A New Critical Edition by Angela Y. Davis (City Lights Open Media)

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Being an educated man of color was a true anomaly in his day. "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave Written By Himself" discusses Douglass's famous autobiography as Angela Y. Davis offers much studious insight on the matters she examines Douglass's writings and how the man embraced intellectualism and spirituality to pull himself out of his subservient life in a society that thought of him as an animal. "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" is a must for anyone trying to get a greater understanding of the black icon.

One of the best versions of the story of Frederick Douglass I have read to date. The first time I read the book was for a class, this time I read the book for pleasure...it was better this time around. the articles on liberation by Angela Davis and the letter by William Lloyd Garrison gave insight to the narrative that could be lost without their insight. I highly recommend this book.