The Souls Of Black Folk

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The Souls of Black Folk is a classic work of American literature by W. E. B. Du Bois. It is a seminal work in the histor... (more)

The Souls of Black Folk is a classic work of American literature by W. E. B. Du Bois. It is a seminal work in the history of sociology, and a cornerstone of African-American literary history. To develop this groundbreaking work, Du Bois drew from his own experiences as an African-American in the American society. Outside of its notable relevance in African-American history, The Souls of Black Folk also holds an important place in social science as one of the early works in the field of sociology. (less)

Often revealingly autobiographical, Du Bois explores topics as diverse as the death of his infant son and the politics o... (more)

Often revealingly autobiographical, Du Bois explores topics as diverse as the death of his infant son and the politics of Booker T. Washington. In every essay, he shows the consequences of both a political color line and an internal one, as he grapples with the contradictions of being black and being American.--Publisher's description. (less)