The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

Overview

This course introduces you to Douglass's view of the anti-slavery movement to the abolition of the institution of slavery. You will also go through some parts of Douglass's narrative of his own life. You will also hear Professor Chaney explaining the rationale of Douglass's repeated acts of self-narration.

Syllabus

Frederick Douglass: An Introduction

This module introduces you to Douglass's view of the anti-slavery movement to the abolition of the institution of slavery. You will also go through some parts of Douglass's narrative of his own life.

Frederick Douglass: Life and Times

This module continues Douglass's narrative of his own life. You will also see Professor Chaney explaining the rationale of Douglass's repeated acts of self-narration.