… and a seminal work of 19th century American literature.[11] Its popularity, however, was something of a mixed … a national interest in me, and securing me an audience.”[18] Douglass was, in fact, his own brilliant PR man. Scholars … Douglass Papers, I:195 (March 24, 1846) (SOURCE) . [11] Quarles, Frederick Douglass, 55; Douglas Lorimer, Colour …