Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington
Up from Slavery is Booker T. Washington's autobiographical account detailing his transition from slavery to education, highlighting the significance of self-reliance, hard work, and industrial training as essential components for the advancement of African Americans. Washington advocates for practical skills and economic independence as vital for uplifting his community.
By Booker T. Washington · First published 1901 · Genre: Autobiography, Historical Non-Fiction, Social Commentary · 17 chapters · 82,152 words
First lines
I was born a slave on a plantation in Franklin County, Virginia. I am not quite sure of the exact place or exact date of my birth, but at any rate I suspect I must have been born somewhere and at some time. As nearly as I have been able to learn, I was born near a crossroads post-office called Hale's Ford, and the year was 1858 or 1859. I do not know the month or the day. The earliest impressions I can now recall are of the plantation and the slave quarters -- the latter being the part of the plantation where the slaves had their cabins.
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Genres
- Autobiography — The book is a personal narrative detailing Washington's life experiences and journey from slavery to education and leadership.
- Historical Non-Fiction — It provides a historical account of the African American experience during and after slavery, reflecting on societal changes.
- Social Commentary — The work critiques social issues related to race, education, and economic opportunities for African Americans.
- Inspirational Literature — Washington's story serves as a motivational account of overcoming adversity and achieving success through hard work.
Tags
Autobiography · Memoir · Self-Help · Rags-to-Riches · African-American History · Education · Social Justice · Personal Development · Overcoming Adversity · Historical Nonfiction · Biographical · Inspirational
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Booker T. Washington
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Autobiography, Historical Non-Fiction, Social Commentary, Inspirational Literature, Educational Literature
- Length: 82,152 words
- Structure: 17 chapters, 535 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Contents
- A Slave Among Slaves
- Boyhood Days
- The Struggle for an Education
- Helping Others
- The Reconstruction Period
- Black Race and Red Race
- Early Days at Tuskegee
- Teaching School in a Stable and a Henhouse
- Anxious Days and Sleepless Nights
- A Harder Task than Making Bricks Without Straw
- Making their Beds before they Could Lie on Them
- Raising Money
- Two Thousand Miles for a Five-Minute Speech
- The Atlanta Exposition Address
- The Secret of Success in Public Speaking
- Europe
- Last Words