My Bondage and My Freedom
My Bondage and My Freedom, published in 1855, is Frederick Douglass's second autobiography, written ten years after the Narrative and more than three times its length. The first part returns to his childhood on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, his years in Baltimore, the fight with the slave-breaker Covey and his escape in 1838, now with fuller reflection on what slavery did to enslavers as well as the enslaved. The second part is new: his life in New Bedford, his discovery as a speaker, the tour of Britain and Ireland, his break with William Lloyd Garrison and his founding of his own newspaper in Rochester. The book shows Douglass thinking as a political analyst, not only as a witness. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about My Bondage and My Freedom
My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read My Bondage and My Freedom online?
Yes. My Bondage and My Freedom opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is My Bondage and My Freedom free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of My Bondage and My Freedom is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is My Bondage and My Freedom in the public domain?
Yes. My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read My Bondage and My Freedom?
About 8 h 57 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is My Bondage and My Freedom?
My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
