Production
Book Coordinator: Jim Locke
Meta Coordinator: DaveC
Proof Listener: DaveC
Artwork
Cover: Portrait of Frederick Douglass as a younger man, 1855, Frontispiece: Frederick Douglass, My Bondage and My Freedom.
Inset: Frontispiece: Frederick Douglass, My Bondage and My Freedom, with an introduction by James M'Cune Smith. New York and Auburn: Miller, Orton & Mulli.
Insert: Frederick Douglass c. 1879, author unknown. National Archives and Records Administration.
Track | Title | Length |
1 | 00 - Introduction | 42:37 |
2 | 01 - Chapter 1 | 20:36 |
3 | 02 - Chapter 2 | 14:09 |
4 | 03 - Chapter 3 | 19:54 |
5 | 04 - Chapter 4 | 31:02 |
6 | 05 - Chapter 5 | 19:07 |
7 | 06 - Chapter 6 | 28:11 |
8 | 07 - Chapter 7 | 22:34 |
9 | 08 - Chapter 8 | 16:40 |
10 | 09 - Chapter 9 | 21:51 |
11 | 10 - Chapter 10 | 18:59 |
12 | 11 - Chapter 11 | 20:24 |
13 | 12 - Chapter 12 | 19:04 |
14 | 13 - Chapter 13 | 21:08 |
15 | 14 - Chapter 14 | 37:45 |
16 | 15 - Chapter 15 | 31:09 |
17 | 16 - Chapter 16 | 17:38 |
18 | 17 - Chapter 17 | 28:47 |
19 | 18 - Chapter 18 | 34:18 |
20 | 19 - Chapter 19 | 54:45 |
21 | 20 - Chapter 20 | 27:17 |
22 | 21 - Chapter 21 | 21:45 |
23 | 22 - Chapter 22 | 32:58 |
24 | 23 - Chapter 23 | 15:18 |
25 | 24 - Chapter 24 | 40:31 |
26 | 25 - Chapter 25 | 26:45 |
"My Bondage and My Freedom" is an autobiographical narrative by Frederick Douglass, a prominent African American abolitionist and former slave. Published in 1855, the book provides a powerful account of Douglass's life, detailing his journey from enslavement to freedom. Born into slavery in Maryland, Douglass recounts the brutal conditions he endured and the various masters he served. His narrative highlights the dehumanizing impact of slavery on both slaves and slaveholders.
As Douglass grows intellectually and spiritually, he becomes increasingly aware of the injustices surrounding him. Through self-education, he gains literacy, a key element in his quest for freedom. Douglass's eloquent prose exposes the hypocrisy of a society that promotes liberty while perpetuating slavery.
"My Bondage and My Freedom" not only serves as a personal testimony but also engages with broader issues of race, freedom, and the inherent contradictions in American society. Douglass challenges prevailing racial stereotypes and advocates for the abolition of slavery, emphasizing the universal quest for human dignity. The narrative remains a seminal work in African American literature, offering a poignant critique of the institution of slavery and contributing significantly to the abolitionist movement in the United States.
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Item Info | |
EAN - DVD case | 0602581788256 |
EAN - CD jacket | 0602581788263 |
Media | MP3 CD, MP3 |
Package | DVD case, paper sleeve, CD jacket, download |
Author | Frederick Douglass (1818 - 1895) |
Year | 1855 |
Recording | |
Read by | Jim Locke |
Length | 11 hours and 22 minutes |
Type of Reading | Solo |
My Bondage and My Freedom
- Author: Frederick Douglass
- Product Code: DB-1354
- Availability: In Stock
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$11.99