Publisher's Synopsis
W. E. B. Du Bois was a prominent American historian and civil rights activist. Du Bois rose to fame through being the leader of the Niagara Movement. Du Bois was also a prolific writer and many of his works are considered cornerstones of African-American literature. The Souls of Black Folk is a classic work in sociology and African-American history. The book also contains some of Du Bois' own experiences in American society.