Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Annotated Edition)

A story of resilience, truth, and freedom — Frederick Douglass’s Narrative is one of the most powerful autobiographies of the nineteenth century. In it, Douglass recounts his life in slavery, his pursuit of literacy, and his escape to freedom, making a searing case against oppression. This annotated edition makes Douglass’s narrative vivid and accessible with What’s Just Happened recaps after each chapter, Context Snacks on slavery, abolition, religion, and nineteenth-century America, plus detailed analysis after the text. Character profiles (Douglass, his enslavers, his allies), unpacked themes (freedom, literacy, religion, resistance, power), and key quotes with commentary are paired with critical perspectives, making this edition essential for students, teachers, and general readers.