Presents the 1903 work depicting the spirit, status, and problems of African Americans since emancipation and reflecting on the history of race and democracy in America.

Originally published: Chicago : A.C. McClurg & Co., 1903.

The world of W. E. B. Du Bois and The souls of black folks -- Introduction by Farah Jasmine Griffin -- The souls of black folk -- Glossary of names -- Endnotes -- Inspired by The souls of black folk -- Comments & questions -- For further reading. The Souls of black folk -- The forethought -- 1. Of our spiritual strivings -- 2. Of the dawn of freedom -- 3. Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and others -- 4. Of the meaning of progress -- 5. Of the wings of Atalanta -- 6. Of the training of black men -- 7. Of the black belt -- 8. Of the quest of the golden fleece -- 9. Of the sons of master and man -- 10. Of the faith of the fathers -- 11. Of the passing of the first-born -- 12. Of Alexander Crummell -- 13. Of the coming of John -- 14. Of the sorrow songs -- The afterthought.