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Description edit
The critically acclaimed author of Voodoo Dreams delivers an inspired work of historical fiction about the warring passions that drove the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass and two women -- one black, one white -- who loved him. Douglass' Women reimagines the lives of an American... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Frederick Bailey Douglass: A mighty man despite his trials. All he wanted was freedom, even in his women.
- Frederick Douglass: Character based off the real Frederick Douglass. Also known as Freddy and Frederick Bailey Douglass.
- Anna Douglass: Main character in the book. Wife of Frederick Douglass.
- Rosetta: Frederick and Anna's first born daughter
- Annie: Douglass' wife. Freddy to her. A free black woman who bought his freedom and put up with his fiery need to be free, even from her/
- Mam: Anna's mother
- Freddy: The name that Anna called Frederick Douglass
- Ottilie: Frederick's German mistress.
- Mr. Garrison: Writer of The Liberator. Douglass' mentor.
- Lewis: Frederick and Anna's son. He was born after his father became an abolitionist. Never experienced slavery but was well informed by his father.
- John Brown: Add a description of this character.
- Mr. Newcombe
- Lena: Anna's cat
- Herr Schmidt
- Samson: Refers to Samson in story "Samson and Delilah."
- Ludmilla: Ottilie's sister
- Miz Baldwin: The white woman that Anna works for.
- William
- Lucius
- Delilah: Refers to Delilah in "Samson and Delilah."
- Hessie
- Lincoln: President Abe Lincoln
- Miz Beasley: Woman that helped take care of Anna and Rosetta when they moved into Lynn.
- Oluwand: Slave that Ottilie saw jump off a ship to save herself from her masters
- Jean Baptiste: Man that Ottilie was first in love with in Germany.
- Charles
- Julia Griffiths
- Ruggles
- Herr Moses
- Bones: When she talks about Bones, she is talking about the slaves that died coming to America. The Bones talk to Anna throughout the book.
First Sentence edit
I was born near Tuck's Creek in Carolina County, Maryland.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Book Lover's Cook Book, The. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jewell Parker Rhodes (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN: 0743410092
Page Count: 368
Publisher: Atria Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN: 0743410092
Page Count: 368
Awards edit
- American Book Award (2003)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsThis is a really great historical fiction book about Frederick Douglass and his mistress. Please be aware that there is sex in this book and that it may not be suitable for all ages.
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