English
Synopsis UP FROM SLAVERY
For half a century from its publication in 1901 Up from Slavery was the best known book written by an African American. The life of ex-slave Booker T. Washington embodied the legendary rise of the American self-made man, and his autobiography gave prominence for the first time to the voice of a group which had to pull itself up from extreme adversity. This edition includes detailed notes and a fascinating introduction which which puts Washington's achievement in its historical context.
EAN
9780199552399
Publisher
Edition year
2011
Pages
240
Language
English
Collection
OXFORD WORLDS CLASSICS
Height
196
Width
129
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