The Souls of Black Folk
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The Souls of Black Folk

by W. E. B. Du Bois

1903•Political•203 pages

Taste attributes: politicalhistoricalbiographyslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticemotive & stirringsocial commentaryinjustice/tragedy/vengeancehuman spirit/resilience/survival

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Boxlist takeA grounded political novel that is weighty, slow-burning and inventive. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

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4.1 / 5

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About This Book

Du Bois' 1903 collection of essays is a thoughtful, articulate exploration of the moral and intellectual issues surrounding the perception of blacks within American society.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

PoliticalHistoricalBiographySocial commentaryInjustice/tragedy/vengeanceHuman spirit/resilience/survival

Subjects

African AmericansRace relationsHistoryAfro-AmericansIntellectual lifeBiography & AutobiographyNonfictionSociology

Details

Author
W. E. B. Du Bois
Published
1903
Pages
203
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