The Souls of Black Folk is a collection of 14 essays by W.E.B. DuBois, a prominent sociologist and race scholar. The essays are a mix of sociological texts, race theory, personal essays, and fiction. It is widely regarded as one of the most important pieces of Black literature.
In this collection, DuBois introduces many important concepts that are still taught across the country. For instance, double consciousness and the Veil are concepts DuBois uses to illustrate the struggle and pain Black people endure under systemic racism. The Talented Tenth also appears in The Souls of Black Folk. DuBois believed a small group of university-educated Black people would lead the entire race. This...
