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When Douglass wrote this book in 1845, slavery was still legal in much of the United States. Unsurprisingly, Narrative is bit more than an autobiography it's also strong political text. It's one of the most thrilling, inspiring and powerful autobiographies that's out there. That's right: Douglass fought against the heinous system of slavery and learned how to read and write, fought against the tyranny of amoral masters, and fled to freedom. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: Memoir Study Guide Introductionįrederick Douglass 's Narrative is no ordinary autobiography: it's the story of his life from the time he was born a slave to the time of his escape to freedom in the North.