Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil by W. E. B. Du Bois

Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963

"Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil" by W. E. B. Du Bois is a literary work published in 1920. This hybrid collection combines autobiography, essays, spirituals, and poems to explore the complexities of the color line and its political implications. Du Bois examines themes of labor unity, racial conflict, and economic justice while maintaining a spiritual tone throughout. The work opens with his famous "Credo," a prophetic statement of faith in universal brotherhood and freedom that was widely read and recited across America. ... Read more

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Author	Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963
Title	Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil
Note	Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkwater:_Voices_from_Within_the_Veil
Contents	The shadow of years -- A litany at Atlanta -- The souls of white folk -- The riddle of the sphinx -- The hands of Ethiopia -- The princess of Hither Isles -- Of work and wealth -- The second coming -- "The servant in the house" -- Jesus Christ in Texas -- Of the ruling of men -- The call -- The damnation of women -- Children of the moon -- The immortal child -- Almighty death -- Of beauty and death -- The prayers of God -- The comet -- A hymn to the peoples.
Credits	Produced by Suzanne Shell, Audrey Longhurst, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Reading Level	Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language	English
LoC Class	E151: History: America: United States
Subject	United States -- Race relations
Category	Text
eBook-No.	15210
Release Date	Feb 28, 2005
Last Update	Dec 14, 2020
Copyright	Public domain in the USA.
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