| The Lives of Frederick Douglass Subjects: Douglass Frederick 1818–1895; African American abolitionists -- Biography; Abolitionists -- United States -- Biography; Slaves -- United States -- Biography; Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Frederick Douglass's fluid, changeable sense of his own life story is reflected in the many conflicting accounts he gave of key events and relationships during his journey from slavery to freedom. Nevertheless, when these differing self-presentations are put side by side and consideration is given individually to their rhetorical strategies and historical moment, what emerges is a fascinating collage of Robert S. Levine's elusive subject. The Lives of Frederick Douglass is revisionist biography at its best, offering new perspectives on Douglass the social reformer, orator, and writer. Levine Robert S. : Robert S. Levine is Professor of English and a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland. |