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The Heroic Slave A Cultural and Critical Edition 1st Edition by Frederick Douglass, John Kaufman McKivigan, Robert Levine, John Stauffer ISBN 030018462X 9780300184624

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Author(s): Frederick Douglass, John R. Kaufman-McKivigan, Robert S. Levine, John Stauffer
ISBN(s): 9780300184624, 030018462X
File Details: PDF, 1.66 MB
Year: 2015
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 030018462X
ISBN 13: 9780300184624
Author: Frederick Douglass, John Kaufman McKivigan, Robert Levine, John Stauffer

First published nearly a decade prior to the Civil War, The Heroic Slave is the only fictional work by abolitionist, orator, author, and social reformer Frederick Douglass, himself a former slave. It is inspired by the true story of Madison Washington, who, along with eighteen others, took control of the slave ship Creole in November 1841 and sailed it to Nassau in the British colony of the Bahamas, where they could live free. This new critical edition, ideal for classroom use, includes the full text of Douglass’s fictional recounting of the most successful slave revolt in American history, as well as an interpretive introduction; excerpts from Douglass’s correspondence, speeches, and editorials; short selections by other writers on the Creole rebellion; and recent criticism on the novella.

The Heroic Slave A Cultural and Critical Edition 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part I: The Heroic Slave (Original Text)

  1. Chapter 1: The Narrative Begins

    • Introduction to Madison Washington
    • Depiction of Slavery and the Desire for Freedom
    • Washington’s Personal Struggles and Determination

  2. Chapter 2: The Plan of Escape

    • Washington’s Leadership and Strategy
    • The Theme of Resistance and Rebellion
    • Connections to Historical Slave Rebellions

  3. Chapter 3: The Confrontation and the Escape

    • Tension, Fear, and the Desire for Freedom
    • The Ultimate Break from Slavery
    • Depictions of Courage and Sacrifice

  4. Chapter 4: The Journey Toward Liberty

    • The Aftermath of the Escape
    • Washington’s Reflection on the Cost of Freedom
    • Symbolism of the Escape for the Abolitionist Movement

Part II: Critical Essays and Contextual Analysis

  1. The Heroic Slave and Douglass’s Abolitionist Agenda

    • Analysis of Douglass’s Use of Fiction in Advocacy
    • How The Heroic Slave Reflects Douglass’s Philosophical Views
    • The Role of Slave Narratives in the Abolitionist Movement

  2. Madison Washington and the Archetype of the Slave Hero

    • Character Analysis of Madison Washington
    • The Construction of the Heroic Slave Figure in Literature
    • Comparisons with Other Heroic Figures in African American Literature

  3. Thematic Analysis: Freedom, Resistance, and Identity

    • Exploration of Freedom as a Central Theme in Douglass’s Work
    • Resistance to Oppression: The Acts of Rebellion and the Pursuit of Liberty
    • Identity and Self-Realization in the Context of Slavery

  4. Historical Context: Slavery, Abolition, and the Antebellum South

    • The Role of Slavery in the American Economy and Society
    • The Impact of the Abolitionist Movement on National Consciousness
    • Political and Social Forces Leading to the Civil War

  5. Narrative Style and Literary Techniques in The Heroic Slave

    • Douglass’s Use of Narrative Voice and Structure
    • Symbolism, Allegory, and Other Literary Devices
    • The Impact of Douglass’s Rhetorical Skills on Abolitionist Discourse

  6. Douglass and the African American Literary Tradition

    • The Heroic Slave and Its Place in African American Literature
    • The Influence of Douglass on Later African American Writers
    • Intersections of Race, Identity, and Literature

Part III: Additional Materials

  1. Frederick Douglass: A Biography

    • A Brief Overview of Douglass’s Life and Work
    • Douglass’s Contributions to the Abolitionist Movement and American Literature

  2. Historical Documents and Contextual Materials

    • Excerpts from Douglass’s Autobiographies and Public Speeches
    • Relevant Historical Documents on Slavery and Abolition
    • Correspondence Related to The Heroic Slave

  3. Critical Reception of The Heroic Slave

    • Early Reviews and Contemporary Reception of Douglass’s Fiction
    • Later Scholarly Analysis and Criticism
    • The Evolving Significance of the Text in American Culture

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