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The souls of Black folk
Title:
The souls of Black folk
Summary:
First published in 1903, this groundbreaking work is a cornerstone of African American literary history and a foundational text in the field of sociology. In these fourteen essays, W.E.B. Du Bois introduces and explores the concept of "double-consciousness"--A term he uses to describe the experience of living as an African American and having a "sense of always looking at oneself through the eyes of others.".-- Publisher's description.
General Note:
Originally published in 1903.
Contents:
1. Of our spiritual strivings -- 2. Of the dawn of freedom -- 3. Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and others -- 4. Of the meaning of progress -- 5. Of the wings of Atlanta -- 6. Of the training of black men --7. Of the black belt -- 8. Of the quest of the golden fleece -- 9. Of the sons of master and man -- 10. Of the faith of the fathers -- 11. Of the passing of the first-born -- 12. Of Alexander Crummell -- 13. Of the coming of John -- 14. Of the sorrow songs.
Physical Description:
207 pages ; 21 cm.
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Publisher:
Amazon Classics,
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ISBN:
9781542047555
Publication Information:
Seattle : Amazon Classics, 20--?
Call Number:
973 DUBOIS
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