The book "Escape; or, Leap to Freedom: A Drama in Five Acts" by William Wells Brown is a masterpiece of African American literature of the 19th century. This extremely impressive drama tells the story of a slave who decides to escape from his master in search of his long-awaited freedom. The author skillfully uses the theatrical environment to reflect social inequalities and the struggle for freedom and dignity. The feeling of tension, emotional fullness and deep meaning make this play an important work that leaves a mark in the heart of the reader forever.