Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

The book is in good condition with some wear on the cover edges and spine. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings. There is no dust jacket, as typical for trade paperbacks.

This edition of "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" by Frederick Douglass is published by Penguin Books in 1986 as part of their Penguin Classics series. Originally published in 1845 by The Anti-Slavery Office, this autobiographical work is a seminal text in American history and African American literature. Edited with an introduction by Houston A. Baker, Jr., this edition provides readers with insightful context to Douglass's powerful narrative. Douglass, a former slave, became a leading abolitionist and his autobiography details his life from slavery to freedom, offering a vivid and poignant account of the brutality of slavery and the quest for dignity. This trade paperback edition is distinct for its accessibility and comprehensive introduction. The book is in good condition, with minor wear on the cover, making it a valuable addition to collections focused on American history and social justice.