The Souls of Black Folk is a classic groundbreaking work of American literature first published in 1903. It is a seminal work in the field of sociology, and a cornerstone of African-American literary history. W. E. B. Du Bois (1868-1963) drew from his own experiences as an African-American living in American society. Through his collection of essays, he explores the concept of "double-consciousness", which he describes as a "sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others" as an African-American. Additionally, he eloquently affirms that it is beneath the dignity of a human being to beg for those rights that belong inherently to all mankind. He also charges that the strategy of accommodation to white supremacy advanced by Booker T. Washington, then the most influential black leader in America, would only serve to perpetuate black oppression. This is a timeless classic work that belongs on every bookshelf!

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	June 20, 2020
ISBN13	9798655720206
Publishers	Independently Published
Pages	142
Dimensions	133 × 203 × 8 mm · 167 g
Language	English