Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
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"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" is a landmark 1845 autobiography that powerfully recounts Douglass’s experiences in slavery and his journey to freedom, becoming a foundational work of American abolitionist literature.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave canonical | 9 |
| Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass | 1 |
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Target entity: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave Context triple: [Frederick Douglass, wrote, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave]
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Douglass
Douglass is a surname and given name most famously associated with Frederick Douglass, the 19th-century American abolitionist, writer, and orator.
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B.
Dreams from My Father
Dreams from My Father is Barack Obama’s acclaimed memoir that explores his early life, family history, and search for identity across the United States, Kenya, and Indonesia.
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C.
This I Remember
"This I Remember" is Eleanor Roosevelt’s autobiographical memoir recounting her life, public service, and experiences as First Lady of the United States.
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D.
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie is the self-written life story of the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, detailing his rise from poverty to becoming one of the wealthiest men of his era and his philosophy of giving away his fortune.
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E.
The Quaker
The Quaker is the traditional, colonial-era–styled mascot representing the University of Pennsylvania and its athletic teams.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave Target entity description: "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" is a landmark 1845 autobiography that powerfully recounts Douglass’s experiences in slavery and his journey to freedom, becoming a foundational work of American abolitionist literature.
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A.
Douglass
Douglass is a surname and given name most famously associated with Frederick Douglass, the 19th-century American abolitionist, writer, and orator.
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B.
Dreams from My Father
Dreams from My Father is Barack Obama’s acclaimed memoir that explores his early life, family history, and search for identity across the United States, Kenya, and Indonesia.
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C.
The Life of George Washington
The Life of George Washington is a multi-volume 19th-century biography by Washington Irving that chronicles the life, military career, and presidency of the first U.S. president.
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D.
This I Remember
"This I Remember" is Eleanor Roosevelt’s autobiographical memoir recounting her life, public service, and experiences as First Lady of the United States.
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E.
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie is the self-written life story of the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, detailing his rise from poverty to becoming one of the wealthiest men of his era and his philosophy of giving away his fortune.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
abolitionist literature
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autobiography ⓘ book ⓘ slave narrative ⓘ |
| aim |
to expose the realities of slavery
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to support the abolitionist movement ⓘ |
| author |
Douglass
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surface form:
Frederick Douglass
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| canonicalStatus |
classic of American literature
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foundational text of African American literature ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describes |
Douglass’s acquisition of literacy
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Douglass’s escape from slavery ⓘ Douglass’s resistance to slaveholders ⓘ Frederick Douglass’s childhood in slavery ⓘ physical brutality of slavery ⓘ psychological brutality of slavery ⓘ |
| firstPersonNarrator |
Douglass
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surface form:
Frederick Douglass
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| followedBy |
Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
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My Bondage and My Freedom ⓘ |
| form | first-person narrative ⓘ |
| genre |
abolitionist literature
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autobiography ⓘ slave narrative ⓘ |
| hasLetterBy | Wendell Phillips ⓘ |
| hasPrefaceBy | William Lloyd Garrison ⓘ |
| includedIn | American literature curricula ⓘ |
| influenced |
African American literature
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American abolitionist discourse ⓘ civil rights thought ⓘ |
| literaryMovement | abolitionism ⓘ |
| notableTheme |
dehumanization under slavery
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power of education ⓘ self-emancipation ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication |
Boston, Massachusetts
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surface form:
Boston
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| publicationYear | 1845 ⓘ |
| publisher | Anti-Slavery Office ⓘ |
| setting |
American South (19th and early 20th centuries)
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surface form:
American South
Baltimore ⓘ Maryland ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
African American history
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abolitionism ⓘ freedom ⓘ human rights ⓘ literacy ⓘ slavery in the United States ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
American South (colonial and early national periods)
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surface form:
antebellum United States
early 19th century ⓘ |
| title | Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave self-link ⓘ |
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Subject: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave Description of subject: "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" is a landmark 1845 autobiography that powerfully recounts Douglass’s experiences in slavery and his journey to freedom, becoming a foundational work of American abolitionist literature.
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