The Collected Works
Exploring Race, Identity, and Social Justice Through Literature and ActivismBy W. E. B. Du Bois
Length34h 37m
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The Collected Works of W. E. B. Du Bois encapsulate the profound intellectual legacy of one of America's foremost thinkers on race, sociology, and politics. This comprehensive anthology spans his essays, polemics, and scholarly writings, showcasing Du Bois's incisive critique of systemic racism and his advocacy for civil rights. Characterized by its eloquent prose and rigorous argumentation, the collection reveals Du Bois's engagement with the zeitgeist of the early 20th century, reflecting the complexities of the African American experience through a lens of empowerment and sociopolitical critique. W. E. B. Du Bois, a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance and a founding member of the NAACP, was profoundly influenced by his own experiences as a Black man in America and his education at elite institutions like Harvard and the University of Berlin. His scholarly pursuits were fueled by a desire to illuminate the injustices faced by Black communities and to uplift them through education and social activism. The synthesis of his personal and academic journeys is vividly illustrated throughout this collection, providing historical context to his revolutionary thoughts. This collection is indispensable for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the roots of American racial discourse. Du Bois'Äôs insights remain remarkably relevant today, making this anthology not only a tribute to his enduring influence but also a powerful call to engage with the ongoing struggles for equality and justice.
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Table of contents
1The Collected Works
2The Forethought
3I Of Our Spiritual Strivings
4II Of the Dawn of Freedom
5III Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others
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6IV Of the Meaning of Progress
7V Of the Wings of Atalanta
8VI Of the Training of Black Men
9VII Of the Black Belt
10VIII Of the Quest of the Golden Fleece
11IX Of the Sons of Master and Man
12X Of the Faith of the Fathers
13XI Of the Passing of the First-Born
14XII Of Alexander Crummell
15XIII Of the Coming of John
16XIV Of the Sorrow Songs
17The Afterthought
18Preface
19Chapter I Introductory
20Chapter II The Planting Colonies
21Chapter III The Farming Colonies.
22Chapter IV The Trading Colonies.
23Chapter V The Period of the Revolution. 1774–1787.
24Chapter VI The Federal Convention. 1787.
25Chapter VII Toussaint l'Ouverture and Anti-Slavery Effort, 1787–1806.
26Chapter VIII The Period of Attempted Suppression. 1807–1825.
27Chapter IX The International Status of the Slave-Trade. 1783–1862.
28Chapter X The Rise of the Cotton Kingdom. 1820–1850.
29Chapter XI The Final Crisis. 1850–1870.
30Chapter XII The Essentials in the Struggle.
31Appendix A. A Chronological Conspectus of Colonial and State Legislation Restricting the African Slave-trade. 1641-1787.
32Appendix B. A Chronological Conspectus of State, National, and International Legislation. 1788–1871. (pt. 1)
33Appendix B. A Chronological Conspectus of State, National, and International Legislation. 1788–1871. (pt. 2)
34Appendix C. Typical Cases of Vessels Engaged in the American Slave-trade. 1619-1864.
35Appendix D. Bibliography.
36Postscript
37Credo
38I The Shadow of Years
39II The Souls of White Folk
40III The Hands of Ethiopia
41IV Of Work And Wealth
42V "The Servant in the House"
43VI Of the Ruling of Men
44VII The Damnation of Women
45VIII The Immortal Child
46IX Of Beauty and Death
47X The Comet
48A Negro Schoolmaster in the New South
49Of the Training of Black Men
50The Talented Tenth
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