W.E.B. Du Bois by David Levering Lewis
Biography of a Race, 1868-1919
This biography delves into the life of W.E.B. Du Bois, a prominent African-American civil rights activist and scholar. It explores his tireless fight for racial equality in the United States during the 20th century. The book chronicles his role as a founder and leader of the NAACP, his influence in the Harlem Renaissance, his controversial advocacy for black separatism, and his later years as an expatriate in Ghana. It paints a comprehensive picture of Du Bois as a key figure in the struggle for civil rights and the shaping of the American century.
The 8869th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 896
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
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- W.E.B. Dubois
- W. E. B. Du Bois
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (Pulitzer Prize)
- NY Times Editors Choice 1990-1999 (NY Times)