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acej8 's review for:
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
by Frederick Douglass
It's really hard to judge someone's actual life story, especially under these circumstances and with an iconic figure the likes of Frederick Douglass. The writing style is extraordinarily clear to understand, but at points long winded. Yes, even in a narrative this concise Douglass can get laborious at many points when describing examples of things that occurred. The narrative does seem to meander as well, while mostly sticking to a chronological timeline. I did really like his appendix clarifying his views on religion, Christianity in general. Taken in context his views and opinions were radically progressive for the time period (early to mid 1800's). However I believe current society needs a remedial course from Douglass in what true Christianity actually is.
While I listened to an audio version, the physical penguin classic paperback edition I own contains an introduction by Houston A. Baker, Jr., a note on the text, a preface by William Lloyd Garrison, and a letter from Wendell Phillips, which I have yet to read. I may review these introductory articles at a later time if I have something to comment. Happy continued reading!
While I listened to an audio version, the physical penguin classic paperback edition I own contains an introduction by Houston A. Baker, Jr., a note on the text, a preface by William Lloyd Garrison, and a letter from Wendell Phillips, which I have yet to read. I may review these introductory articles at a later time if I have something to comment. Happy continued reading!