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The Souls of Black Folk
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Introduction
Book Overview
The Souls of Black Folk is a seminal collection of essays exploring African American life, race relations, and the concept of “double‑consciousness” in post‑Reconstruction America.
One ever feels his twoness — an American, a Negro; two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings…
W. E. B. Du Bois
Why This Book Matters
- Introduces the concept of the “color‑line” and makes visible the structural foundation of racial inequality.
- Co‑founded the idea of “double‑consciousness,” a lasting framework for understanding Black identity in America.
- Blends lyrical, sociological, and historical writing, offering a cultural and intellectual foundation for Black studies and civil rights.
Book Details
- W. E. B. Du Bois
- A. C. McClurg & Co. (1903)
- 1903
- Black History & Legacy
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