The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, African-American Studies
| Author: | William Wells Brown | ISBN: | 9780486148663 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | March 9, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | William Wells Brown |
| ISBN: | 9780486148663 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | March 9, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
The Narrative of William W. Brown ranks alongside Frederick Douglass' memoirs as an influential force in the abolition movement and a lasting testimonial to the injustice of slavery. The simple, straightforward style of Brown's Narrative offers a sincere and moving account of life in bondage, recounted 13 years after the author's escape. Already a much-acclaimed antislavery speaker before he became an internationally renowned author, Brown followed up the success of this book with a travel book, a novel, and play — all of which were firsts in their genres for an African-American writer. His Narrative remains his best-known work, maintaining its influence on countless readers.
The Narrative of William W. Brown ranks alongside Frederick Douglass' memoirs as an influential force in the abolition movement and a lasting testimonial to the injustice of slavery. The simple, straightforward style of Brown's Narrative offers a sincere and moving account of life in bondage, recounted 13 years after the author's escape. Already a much-acclaimed antislavery speaker before he became an internationally renowned author, Brown followed up the success of this book with a travel book, a novel, and play — all of which were firsts in their genres for an African-American writer. His Narrative remains his best-known work, maintaining its influence on countless readers.
