Slavery and Racism in the Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass

By Claudia Durst Johnson

Book Overview

This important volume explores the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass through the lens of slavery. Coverage includes an examination of Frederick Douglass' life and influences, a look at the portrayal of slavery in the Narrative, including religion and slavery's impact on the family and identity, and a selection of contemporary thought on slavery, such as agricultural slavery, labor exploitation, and sex slaves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737769874
• ISBN13: 9780737769876
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12