Prophet of Freedom by David Blight
Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom (Simon and Schuster) by prize-winning historian and Yale Professor David Blight is based on nearly a lifetime of research as well as letters and private documentation to which no biographer has previously had access. It’s this revealing collection that helped shed new light on Douglass, particularly in the latter third of his life.
Professor Blight recently sat down with Roxanne to discuss the book the New York Times Book Review called “cinematic and deeply engaging” about how Douglass escaped slavery, then went from a boy trading bread for spelling lessons to one of the most significant figures in American history. Blight also discusses Douglass’ wife of 44 years and what the political activist would think of the state of racism in the country today.
Books in this episode:
Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David Blight
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
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