The Autobiography of W. E. B. Du Bois (Magill’s Choice: American Ethnic Writers)
At a glance:
- Author: W. E. B. Du Bois
- First Published: 1962
- Genres: Nonfiction, Autobiography
- Subjects: African Americans, Social action, Pan-Africanism, Traveling or travelers, Communism or communists, Politics, Racism, Autobiography, Education or educators
- Locales: Africa, Europe, United States, Asia
The Work
The Autobiography of W. E. B. DuBois is the inspiring story of a foremost African American intellectual and civil rights leader of the twentieth century. He discusses his individual struggles and accomplishments, as well as his major ideas dedicated to promoting racial equality for Africans and African Americans. Moving from the reconstruction era after the U.S. Civil War, through World Wars I and II, to the height of the Cold War and the atomic age, Du Bois’ personal reflections provide a critical, panoramic sweep of American social history. Du Bois did not...
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