The Souls of Black Folk.

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

$1,750.00

Item Number: 142344

New York: The Blue Heron Press, 1953.

Fiftieth anniversary edition of this landmark work. Octavo, original black cloth over patterned boards, illustrated with musical notations. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, “W.E.B. Du Bois March 18, 1957.” In fine condition.

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.