Nov 15, 2009

The Autobiography of W. E. B. Du Bois | The Autobiography of W. E. B. Du Bois

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Author: W. E. B. Du Bois
First Published: 1962
Type of Work: Autobiography
Time of Work: 1868–1958
Setting: Principally the United States and Europe
Principal Characters: W. E. B. Du Bois
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

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The Autobiography of W. E. B. DuBois traces the ninety-year journey of a historian, sociologist, poet, editor, lecturer, organizer, essayist, propagandist, civil rights activist, humanitarian, statesman, and advocate for peace. The book chronicles this life from Du Bois’ humble beginnings in Great Barrington, a small New England town, to halls of government, palaces of royalty, and international forums. Du Bois plotted a course few would even dare to dream, much less live. His impact can be seen from America to Africa and Asia. Through it all, amidst...

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The Autobiography of W. E. B. Du Bois | The Autobiography of W. E. B. Du Bois

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