The Souls of Black Folk

W. E. B. Du Bois

Jul 2020 · Google Play Public Domain · AI-narrated by Marcus (from Google)

About this audiobook

The Souls of Black Folk is a 1903 work of American literature. Drawing from his own experiences, Du Bois explores the ways in which African-Americans must navigate American society. The Souls of Black Folk is considered to be a defining work in the history of sociology.

Ratings and reviews

Just being a black soul in America, don't necessarily have to read this to be this. He almost made it to 100 years of life, quite an accomplishment growing up in the 1860s to the 1960s. Hmmm me in 2080s😁 World going to learn about our souls when we don't sell them-aint that black ballin? Ain't tryna revisit Tulsa Oklahoma infamously known as black wall street, the real thing, albeit what is considered a modern day bws, close contention especially all the rigorous screenings 🤣 not that I know🤭

Anyone who doesn't appreciate this piece of literature and how much has NOT changed in America can take a flying leap...

the AI narration is bad, weird tone shifts and incorrect pauses. made it had to listen to

About the author

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (February 23, 1868 – August 27, 1963) was an American sociologist, socialist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, writer and editor. Du Bois grew up in a relatively tolerant and integrated community, and after completing graduate work at the University of Berlin and Harvard, where he was the first African American to earn a doctorate, he became a professor of history, sociology and economics at Atlanta University. Du Bois was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909.