Author: W.E.B. Du Bois
Publisher: The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois

Review:

Published in 1903, Du Bois’s seminal work blends sociology, philosophy, and lyrical prose to explore the lived experience of African Americans in post-Reconstruction America. Introducing the concept of “double-consciousness”—the internal conflict of seeing oneself through the lens of a racist society—Du Bois captures the spiritual and social struggles of Black identity. Each essay confronts the color line, critiques Booker T. Washington’s accommodationist stance, and celebrates the resilience of Black culture. With its fusion of personal narrative and political analysis, Souls remains a cornerstone of African American literature and a prophetic voice in the ongoing fight for dignity, equality, and cultural affirmation.