Up From Slavery
by Booker T. Washington

Up From Slavery: Genre 1 key example

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Up from Slavery is an autobiography, meaning it is a work of non-fiction written by a well-known public figure, detailing the events of their life from birth to the time of writing. It also belongs in the African American literature genre, as it is a literary work written by an African American that uses the lens of race to analyze and make sense of the world. Washington’s entire story is centered on his experience as a Black man speaking about—and working on behalf of—the Black community in the United States.