Up From Slavery (eBook)

Autobiography

Booker T. Washington (Autor)

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2022
179 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740060-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "Up From Slavery," Booker T. Washington offers a poignant autobiography that chronicles his journey from the bondage of slavery to becoming a leading educator and civil rights advocate. Written in a direct and compelling style characteristic of late 19th-century African American literature, Washington's narrative provides a vivid account of the struggles and triumphs faced by newly freed blacks in the post-Civil War South. His frank reflections on the importance of education, self-reliance, and vocational training not only illuminate his personal experiences but also serve as a platform for broader discussions on race relations and social progress during the Reconstruction era. Booker T. Washington, born into slavery in 1856, emerged as a prominent African American voice advocating for the upliftment of his race through education and hard work. His experiences—ranging from childhood labor in salt furnaces to his founding of the Tuskegee Institute—shaped his philosophy that success would come through industrial education and economic self-sufficiency. Washington's ability to navigate the complexities of race and oppression in America laid the groundwork for his influential role in advocating for black empowerment during a turbulent historical period. "Up From Slavery" stands as a crucial read not only for those interested in the heritage of African American struggles but for anyone seeking inspiration from a life devoted to overcoming adversity. Washington's insights continue to resonate today, making this work an indispensable text for understanding the intersection of race, education, and the evolving American identity.

Autor

Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was an eminent African American educator, orator, and advisor to presidents of the United States. Born into slavery in Virginia, Washington's life epitomized the quintessential American dream of rising from a position of great adversity to one of influence. After emancipation, he pursued education fervently, culminating in his leading role at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, which he founded in 1881. Washington's advocacy for African American progress through education and economic self-reliance, rather than through the direct challenge of segregation and disenfranchisement, characterized his pragmatic approach in an era of severe racial tensions. His seminal work, 'Up From Slavery' (1901), is an autobiography detailing his personal journey from slavery to educational leadership. It remains a critically lauded manuscript which eloquently encapsulates Washington's philosophy and practical vision for the advancement of African Americans in the post-Reconstruction South. Washington's literary style in 'Up From Slavery' employs a clear, straightforward narrative, which was accessible to a broad audience and served as a powerful tool for him to advocate his ideas on social progress and the importance of hard work and character building. His contributions to African American education and his compelling rhetoric on self-help and self-improvement have left an indelible mark on American history and literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: African American autobiography • African American History • Alice Walker • American self-made stories • american slavery experience • autobiographical narrative • Between the World and Me • Booker T. Washington memoir • Civil rights movement precursors • Civil War era memoir • Description and travel • Dreams From My Father • Early 20th Century • educational autobiography • Educational reform literature • education empowerment • English literature • France • historical significance • History of France • Inspirational success stories • James Baldwin • leadership themes • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • oppression and resilience • personal memoir • post-civil war era • post-civil war history • Race relations insights • Racial uplift and empowerment • racial uplift narrative • Ralph Ellison • self-improvement journey • Self-Improvement Philosophy • Slavery and freedom narratives • Small Great Things • Social equality advocate • Social reform in America • The Underground Railroad • Toni Morrison • Travel • Tuskegee Institute founder • Versailles