The Souls of Black Folk

The Unabridged Classic

W. E. B. Dubois

• Publisher: Clydesdale
• Year: 2019
• Topic: Literature
• eBook ISBN:
  9781945186646
• Subtopic: Historical Theory & Criticism
• Index: Literature

One of the Most Important Books on Civil Rights, Race, and Freedom Ever Written. "A groundbreaking challenge to white supremacy." — The New York Times A classic work of American literature, African-American history, and sociology by W. E. B. Du Bois, The Souls of Black Folk is a monumental collection of essays that examines race and racism in America during the early 1900s and prior. Du Bois derived much of the book's content from his own personal experience as an African-American living during these tumultuous times, which resulted in an expertly crafted firsthand account of the trials of oppression and segregation existing in America. Many of the book's essays formulated Du Bois's then-perceived radical thought and platform for change, and eventually became catalysts that sparked protest movements across the country. Containing some of the most revered work on the topic of race, this stunning new trade edition of The Souls of Black Folk is perfect for anyone interested in African-America literature and history.

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Dedication
• The Forethought
• I. Of Our Spiritual Strivings
• II. Of the Dawn of Freedom
• III. Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others
• IV. Of the Meaning of Progress
• V. Of the Wings of Atalanta
• VI. Of the Training of Black Men
• VII. Of the Black Belt
• VIII. Of the Quest of the Golden Fleece
• IX. Of the Sons of Master and Man
• X. Of the Faith of the Fathers
• XI. Of the Passing of the First-Born
• XII. Of Alexander Crummell
• XIII. Of the Coming of John
• XIV. Of the Sorrow Songs
• The Afterthought