{"product_id":"narrative-of-the-life-of-frederick-douglass-an-american-slave-incidents-in-the-life-of-a-slave-girl-paperback","title":"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave \u0026 Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrederick Douglass\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHarriet Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKwame Anthony Appiah\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction by Kwame Anthony Appiah\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCommentary by Jean Fagan Yellin and Margaret Fuller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Modern Library edition combines two of the most important African American slave narratives--crucial works that each illuminate and inform the other. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Frederick Douglass's \u003ci\u003eNarrative, \u003c\/i\u003efirst published in 1845, is an enlightening and incendiary text. Born into slavery, Douglass became the preeminent spokesman for his people during his life; his narrative is an unparalleled account of the dehumanizing effects of slavery and Douglass's own triumph over it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Like Douglass, Harriet Jacobs was born into slavery, and in 1861 she published \u003ci\u003eIncidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, \u003c\/i\u003enow recognized as the most comprehensive antebellum slave narrative written by a woman. Jacobs's account broke the silence on the exploitation of African American female slaves, and it remains essential reading. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eIncludes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Modern Library Paperback Classics edition combines the two most important African American slave narratives into one volume. \u003cbr\u003eFrederick Douglass's Narrative, first published in 1845, is an enlightening and incendiary text. Born into slavery, Douglass became the preeminent spokesman for his people during his life; his narrative is an unparalleled account of the dehumanizing effects of slavery and Douglass's own triumph over it. Like Douglass, Harriet Jacobs was born into slavery, and in 1861 she published Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, now recognized as the most comprehensive antebellum slave narrative written by a woman. Jacobs's account broke the silence on the exploitation of African American female slaves, and it remains crucial reading. These narratives illuminate and inform each other. This edition includes an incisive Introduction by Kwame Anthony Appiah and extensive annotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKwame Anthony Appiah \u003c\/b\u003eteaches at Princeton University. His works include \u003ci\u003eIn My Father's House \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Cosmopolitanism\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.96 x 7.96 x 5.19 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave \u0026amp; Incidents in the Life of a Slave GI\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756919587104,"sku":"9780679783282","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9c7e66db558d5bc314614f2b9100fe91.webp?v=1780089208","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/narrative-of-the-life-of-frederick-douglass-an-american-slave-incidents-in-the-life-of-a-slave-girl-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}