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The Gift of Black Folk (1924) is a book of essays by W. E. B. Du Bois. Written while the author was using his role at The Crisis, the official magazine of the NAACP, to publish emerging Black artists of the Harlem Renaissance, The Gift of Black Folk is a purposeful work of history which revises the narrative of European and British influence and emphasizes the outsized role of African Americans in building the nation and establishing its defin...

A collection of essays and stories about the social issues plaguing the African American community. Darkwater: Voices from within the Veil, by W.E.B. Du Bois is an examination of race, gender and class within a white supremacist society. It confronts glaring ideals that affect Black people domestically and abroad.

Society, the way it has evolved comes with its own and significant share of evils that everyone has been faced with, though the magnitude differs. But when one is discriminated against based on something that is purely natural, the injustice becomes tangible. This had been the ordeal of the black community when they were forced to accept verdict against their favour, with obviously no fault of theirs. W.E.B. Du Bois, recounts his events of lif...

“How silent the street was! Not a soul was stirring, and yet it was high-noon—Wall Street? Broadway?” It is afternoon in Manhattan when the comet falls from the sky. In an instant, the city is filled with toxic fumes. Two survivors emerge: a Black man and a white woman. The Comet is a story by W. E. B. Du Bois.

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One of the Most Important Books on Civil Rights, Race, and Freedom Ever Written.It is a seminal work in the history of sociology and a cornerstone of African-American literature and a monumental collection of essays that examines race and racism in America during the early 1900s and prior.To develop this work, Du Bois drew from his own experiences as an African American in American society. Outside of its notable relevance in African-American ...

Initially published in 1920, Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil is a combination of essays that tackle the power dynamics of gender, race and religion. It's a searing portrait of America influenced by Du Bois' own personal experiences. Du Bois delivers a contemporary examination of African American life during the first half of the twentieth century. He addresses issues of segregation, employment disparity and misogyny, specifically toward...

The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois, originally published in 1903, is a classic in American and African American literature. Du Bois writes that "the problem of the Twentieth Century is the problem of the color-line." His thoughts on education, the songs of slaves, the "veil" of race, "double-consciousness, " and political and economic equality have been foundational in the literature of emancipation and race relations.

2021 Reprint of the 1924 Edition. Published in 1924 in response to growing racial tensions, W. E. B. Du Bois' The Gift of Black Folk explores the contributions African Americans have made to American society, detailing the importance of racial diversity to the United States. Writing for a general audience, Du Bois employs a sweeping scope for his argument, covering the European discovery of America to the twentieth century. Contents: Black Exp...

An examination of African and African American history, including the undeniable impact of the Transatlantic slave trade. The Negro, by W.E.B. Du Bois, is a detailed narrative tracking the origins of black culture before European colonization. The book focuses on early African civilizations and the evolution of the growing diaspora.

The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois combines history, philosophy and autobiography in a groundbreaking examination of black Americans and their position in American society. An incisive look at how African Americans had to adapt to a hostile world and a fiercely powerful condemnation of racism fuel this uncompromising yet hopeful classic.

A couple on opposite sides of the political spectrum join forces to gain economic power. The Quest of the Silver Fleece, by W.E.B. Du Bois, was the first novel written by the esteemed scholar and activist. It depicts the complex relationship between the producers and beneficiaries of the cotton industry.

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Complete edition of The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois. A foundational work of civil rights and required reading on race relations in America, Du Bois combines dignity with respect, achieving a book of power even after 100 years."Herein lie buried many things which if read with patience may show the strange meaning of being black here at the dawning of the Twentieth Century…. I have sought here to sketch, in vague, uncertain outline, ...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Complete African-American Six Book Treasury of classic narratives, including The Souls of Black Folk, Up From Slavery, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Narrative of Sojourner Truth, and Twelve Years a Slave. This is their story in one volume.The foundational civil rights works on race relations in America, the slave narratives, in their own voices. What is it to serve a master? What is it to k...

A couple on opposite sides of the political spectrum join forces to gain economic power. The Quest of the Silver Fleece, by W.E.B. Du Bois, was the first novel written by the esteemed scholar and activist. It depicts the complex relationship between the producers and beneficiaries of the cotton industry.

A thorough account of Africa's history and its lasting influence on Western culture told from the perspective of the disparate descendants who inherited its legacy. W.E.B. Du Bois highlights the hidden stories that connect these varied communities. Originally published in 1915, The Negro presents an expansive analysis of the African diaspora over the course of history. W.E.B. Du Bois uses a critical eye to survey the early depictions of the co...