The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois
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"The Souls of Black Folk" by W. E. B. Du Bois is a collection of essays published in 1903. This groundbreaking work explores the African-American experience through personal observations and social analysis. Du Bois introduces influential concepts like "double consciousness"—the experience of viewing oneself through both one's own eyes and those of a prejudiced society—and "the veil" that separates black and white Americans. Through essays on education, freedom, and justice, he examines
the color line dividing races and argues for voting rights, quality education, and equal treatment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Souls of Black Folk |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Souls_of_Black_Folk |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | African Americans |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 408 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 1996 |
| Last Update | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 18087 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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