Publisher's Synopsis
Annotations This book is unique because it contains a literary criticism that was made by Juan AcevedoTranscendence of The souls of the black peopleTranslated in some editions also as The Souls of the Black People, this compilation of essays by W.E.B. Du Bois is considered by critics as a pillar book in the history of sociology, since it offers a reliable testimony of what it was like to be and live as an African-American citizen in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century.Likewise, its success probably consists of having presented African-American citizens as part of a group, and to this as a people or society. On the other hand, it is considered as one of the first sociological books in the United States, as well as a piece of great importance in the American literary tradition.Summary of The Souls of the Black PeopleBeing a work composed of a series of essays, the best way to assume a summary of its content, will be to present a brief mention of the content of each of these texts. However, before starting with this review, it will be pertinent to point out-since the criticism pays special attention to this detail-that each of the chapters of this work begins with an epigraph in which the author uses two texts: One belonging to European culture, citing some of the most emblematic verses of his poetry.And another belonging to the African-American people, especially some fragments of some of their spiritual songs, which tells of their struggle, suffering, and above all their hope.Regarding the content of each of its chapters, the following could be said: Chapter IIn this chapter of The Souls of the Black People there are two issues that are important to highlight. First, the author will address what will be the central thesis of the entire work, as well as his position on the racial issue: the human and civil rights of the American black people, who according to the approach of this author, had equal rights to to vote, and above all, to other rights such as health, education, justice, and above all, to be treated as equals
