"William Wells Brown was an African American author, abolitionist, and lecturer born in 1814. He is best known for his book ""The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom,"" which was published in 1858. His work ""the escape or a leap for freedom"" is a fictionalized account of Brown's own escape from slavery in Kentucky in 1834. Brown was a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and used his writing to speak out against slavery and racism. In addition to ""The Escape,"" he wrote several other books, including a memoir titled ""Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave"" and a play called ""The Escape; or, A Leap to Freedom."" William Wells Brown was an important figure in American history and his writing played a significant role in the fight against slavery and for the rights of African Americans. ""The Escape"" remains a powerful and important work today, offering insight into the experiences of those who lived through slavery and the fight for freedom."