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The Souls of Black Folk

By: W. E. B. Du Bois
Narrated by: Richard Allen
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W. E. B. Du Bois was the foremost Black intellectual of his time. The Souls of Black Folk, his most influential work, is a collection of 14 beautifully written essays, by turns lyrical, historical, and autobiographical. Here, Du Bois records the cruelties of racism, celebrates the strength and pride of Black America, and explores the paradoxical "double-consciousness" of African American life.

When it was first published in 1903, The Souls of Black Folk quickly established itself as a work that wholly redefined the history of the Black experience in America, introducing the now-famous "problem of the color line." In the decades since its publication, its stature has only grown, and today it ranks as one of the most influential and resonant works in the history of American thought.

Public Domain (P)2008 Tantor African American Studies Americas Black & African American Essays Social Sciences Specific Demographics United States Inspiring Thought-Provoking Nonfiction Social justice Socialism Capitalism

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"The Souls of Black Folk throws much light upon the complexities of the negro problem, for it shows that the key note of at least some negro aspiration is still the abolition of the social color line." (New York Times Book Review, April 1903; Books of the Century)
Historical Perspective • Educational Value • Amazing Narration • Insightful Content • Thought-provoking Analysis

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Everyone should read-The language is eloquent. So clearly stated and straight forward common sense as to where going from enslaved to Freemen took the wrong path. Greed, jealousy and lack of empathy for humans-we wasted a lot of time. Try a little kindness

Beautiful-Thanks Audible

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An account of the injustices blacks faced in the 38 yrs after the Civil War--and a portrait of Black America at the turn of the 20th century.
Du Bois clearly explains how local & state government robbed blacks of hard-earned land, denied education, suppressed votes, & protected whites from prosecution for heinous crimes. And still, he is looking for answers and solutions.
A moving book from a noble man, dedicated to peace & racial harmony.

Essential U.S. History

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It’s unfortunate how relevant Dubois still is regarding race relations and prejudice in America. He is rightfully considered one of Americas greatest intellectuals and his insights are a gift to everyone that reads him.

Poignant even today.

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This book is so amazing! I felt a mix of emotions while listening and following along reading. This bit of history means everything to today's society.

Wow this is such an amazing book!

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Mind probing as in the land of the free. Freedom yet to be attained in this land of the brave.

Blackness

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