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If the volume now presented to the public were a mere work of ART, the history of its misfortune might be written in two very simple words—TOO LATE.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “If the volume now presented to the public were a mere work of ART, the history of its misfortune might be written in two…”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass emphasizes the urgency and importance of his narrative, suggesting that it is a critical account of his experiences.
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