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Mansart Builds A School
About this book
W. E. B. Du Bois' Mansart Builds a School is the second volume in his Black Flame trilogy, a sweeping historical and sociopolitical novel series that traces the struggles and triumphs of African Americans across generations. Continuing the story of Manuel Mansart, a determined Black educator and intellectual, the novel follows his quest to establish a school dedicated to racial uplift and academic excellence in the face of systemic oppression.
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Set in the early 20th century, Mansart's journey reflects the broader fight for Black education, equality, and self-determination in a segregated America. As he navigates political resistance, economic hardship, and personal challenges, Du Bois masterfully intertwines fiction with historical reality, illustrating the tension between idealism and the harsh constraints of a racially divided society.
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Β Through lyrical prose and incisive social commentary, Mansart Builds a School explores themes of perseverance, racial identity, and the transformative power of education. As a pivotal installment in Du Bois' ambitious trilogy, the novel offers a profound meditation on leadership, sacrifice, and the enduring fight for justice. Essential reading for those interested in African American history, literature, and the visionary legacy of Du Bois.Β
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Table of contents
- Title page
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- DEDICATION
- CHAPTER I β THE COYPELS
- CHAPTER II β ATLANTA BURNS
- CHAPTER III β WORLD WAR
- CHAPTER IV β THE NEW ABOLITION
- CHAPTER V β HIGH HARLEM
- CHAPTER VI β THE NEW EDUCATION
- CHAPTER VII β THE WHITE BLACK GIRL
- CHAPTER VIII β THE SCHOOL BECOMES A COLLEGE
- CHAPTER IX β PRESIDENT MANSART
- CHAPTER X β THE FIRST-BORN
- CHAPTER XI β THE BEAUTIFUL BROWN BOY
- CHAPTER XII β THE SECOND SON
- CHAPTER XIII β JUDGE REVELS MANSART
- CHAPTER XIV β THE HOMELY BLACK GIRL
- CHAPTER XV β THE BLACK SHARECROPPERS
- CHAPTER XVI β THE WORLD FALLS
- CHAPTER XVII β ORGANIZED LABOR
- CHAPTER XVIII β THE CAREER OF ZOE COYPEL
- CHAPTER XIX β THE SON OF A HARNESSMAKER
- CHAPTER XX β THE VISION AND THE CLOUD