Traditionally, literature has been divided into three genres—poetry, fiction, and drama—but occasionally a non-fiction work reaches such artistic heights that it is considered literature as well. Clearly, Frederick Douglass’s autobiography has historical significance, but should it be considered literature? Explain the literary or non-literary nature of Douglass’s book by comparing it to one of the works of fiction or poetry that we have read so far. Be sure to include specific textual examples from both works.
Your response should be 400-600 words in length.
