Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

The narrative chronicles the life of Frederick Douglass, who was born into slavery in Maryland but learned to read and write as a young boy in Baltimore. After escaping to New York City in 1838, he married Anna Murray and adopted his new name. Douglass became a powerful orator and advocate for abolition, captivating audiences at the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. His compelling speeches led skeptics to question his past, prompting him to write his autobiography to share his experiences as a former slave.