The Souls of Black Folk.

DU BOIS, W.E.B. [DuBois].

Item Number: 137220

New York: The Blue Heron Press, 1953.

Signed limited first edition of this landmark work. Octavo, original black cloth over patterned boards, illustrated with musical notations. Signed by W.E.B. Du Bois on the bookplate on the front pastedown, as issued. In fine condition without wear.

The Souls of Black Folk is a classic work of American literature by W. E. B. Du Bois. It is a seminal work in the history of sociology, and a cornerstone of African-American literary history. To develop this groundbreaking work, Du Bois drew from his own experiences as an African-American in the American society. Outside of its notable relevance in African-American history, The Souls of Black Folk also holds an important place in social science as one of the early works in the field of sociology.