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The Souls of Black Folk: Essays and Sketches
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The Souls of Black Folk: Essays and Sketches Paperback -

by W. E. Du Bois


From the publisher

Originally publishedn in 1903, 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. "Few books make history and fewer still become foundational texts for the movements and struggles of an entire people. The 'Souls of Black Folk' occupies this rare position," said Du Bois biographer Manning Marable. Du Bois's work was so influential that it is impossible to consider the civil rights movement's roots without first looking to this groundbreaking work.

Details

  • Title The Souls of Black Folk: Essays and Sketches
  • Author W. E. Du Bois
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 108
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • ISBN 9781548310981 / 1548310980
  • Weight 0.34 lbs (0.15 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.22 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 0.56 cm)
  • Reading level 1280
  • Dewey Decimal Code 305.896

About the author

William Edward Burghardt "W. E. B." Du Bois (February 23, 1868 - August 27, 1963) was an American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, writer and editor. Born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Du Bois grew up in a relatively tolerant and integrated community. After completing graduate work at the University of Berlin and Harvard, where he was the first African American to earn a doctorate, he became a professor of history, sociology and economics at Atlanta University. Du Bois was one of the co-founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909.