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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

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Garrison's Preface
Letter From Wendell Phillips, Esq.
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Chapter V
Chapter VI
Chapter VII
Chapter VIII
Chapter IX
Chapter X
Chapter XI
Appendix

Critical Essays

"The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro"
The Autobiography as Genre, as Authentic Text
Slavery as a Mythologized Institution
Slavery in The United States
The Fugitive Slave Act
Slavery in Maryland
Douglass' Canonical Status and The Heroic Tale
Douglass' Other Autobiographies

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Chapter X

forte  strength.

natural elasticity  the ability to absorb tension; a resilience to harshness.

stern  harsh.

rod  five and a half yards.

quailed  to be afraid; to show a loss of courage.

gratification  enjoyment and satisfaction.

digressing  rambling.

a severe cross indeed  a heavy burden.

perdition  hell.

calk  (or caulk) to waterproof; to make watertight.


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