The Souls of Black Folk

*The Souls of Black Folk*, by **W. E. B. Du Bois**,** **is part of the *Barnes some include illustrations of historical interest. *Barnes two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings . . . in one dark body.” Every essay in The Souls of Black Folk is a jewel of intellectual prowess, eloquent language, and groundbreaking insight. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the struggle for Civil Rights in America.

**Farah Jasmine Griffin** is Professor of English and Comparative Literature and African-American Studies at Columbia University in New York City.