The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave (African American) - Softcover

Brown, William Wells

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486430979 ISBN 13: 9780486430973

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

William Wells Brown (18141884) was born a slave, escaped to the North and then to England, and became one of the most prominent abolitionists of his time. During his prolific literary career, Brown was a pioneer in several different genres, including travel writing, fiction, and drama.

M. Giulia Fabi is the author of "Passing and the Rise of the African American Novel," She teaches American literature at the University of Ferrara, Italy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0486430979
• ISBN 13: 9780486430973
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128