W. E. B. Du Bois Bücher

Am 18. April 1903 erschien The Souls of Black Folk bei McClurg and Company in Chicago. Das 'brillante Werk' (Max Weber) wurde sofort ein Erfolg und machte seinen Autor, W. E. B. Du Bois, zum wichtigsten Führer der Schwarzenbewegung in der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts. Das Buch gilt als 'Urtext der afroamerikanischen Erfahrung' (Henry Louis Gates) und ist heute fester Bestandteil des Lektüreprogramms nordamerikanischer Colleges. Du Bois schildert in Die Seelen der Schwarzen seine Eindrücke in den Südstaaten der USA, manchmal mit dem genauen und distanzierten Blick des Soziologen oder Historikers, manchmal in Form einer Erzählung oder eines poetischen Reiseberichts. Otto Kallscheuer bezeichnete das Werk in der Frankfurter Allgemeinen Sonntagszeitung als ein 'aus soziologischen Analysen, historischen Skizzen, sozialpsychologischen Essays und autobiographisch inspirierter Fiktion komponiertes Tableau schwarzer Demütigung'.

1936 reist der afroamerikanische Soziologe W. E. B. Du Bois zu einem mehrmonatigen Forschungsaufenthalt ins nationalsozialistische Deutschland. Als scharfer Kritiker des Rassismus in seinem eigenen Land beobachtet er den Antisemitismus und die Entrechtung der Juden im "Dritten Reich". Seine wöchentlichen Reportagen aus diesen Monaten erscheinen hier zum ersten Mal in deutscher Sprache. Du Bois berichtet über die Wagner-Festspiele in Bayreuth und das Deutsche Museum in München, über deutsche Bierlokale und die Olympischen Spiele in Berlin, bei denen auch schwarze Sportler antreten. Mit der Vertrautheit des Deutschlandkenners und dem fremden Blick des schwarzen Amerikaners betrachtet er die totalitäre Diktatur. Du Bois beobachtet entlang der "Farbenlinie", "along the color line", und stellt überrascht fest, dass er persönlich kaum Diskriminierung erfährt. Umso mehr erschüttert ihn die Verfolgung der Juden: «Sie übertrifft an rachsüchtiger Grausamkeit und öffentlicher Herabwürdigung alles, was ich je erlebt habe», fasst er seine Eindrücke zusammen, «und ich habe einiges erlebt».

The collection features pivotal essays by W. E. B. Du Bois, showcasing his early concepts such as "the veil," "double-consciousness," and the "problem of the color line." Spanning from 1894 to 1906, these writings, some previously unpublished or recently translated, reveal Du Bois's profound historical insights and his evolving thoughts on race and identity. This volume serves as a crucial companion to his renowned work, The Souls of Black Folk, highlighting the foundational ideas that shaped his intellectual legacy.

The essential writings of Du Bois have been selected and edited by David Levering Lewis, his Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer.

The Philadelphia Negro is the first, and perhaps still the finest, example of engaged sociological scholarship-the kind of work that, in contemplating social reality, helps to change it.

John Brown's fervent commitment to abolitionism, driven by a profound moral conviction against slavery, led him to advocate for armed insurrection as a means of achieving freedom. His 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, though unsuccessful, marked a pivotal moment in American history, intensifying the divide between pro and anti-slavery factions and setting the stage for the Civil War. W. E. B. Du Bois's 1909 biography paints Brown as a passionate leader whose dedication to his ideals transcended conventional power structures. This edition features premium acid-free paper.

Du Bois' radical text is a rare statement of values formed around the vision of a collective life, where the humanity of black women and men is treated with dignity and equality. He expresses his themes through a series of literary forms: polemic essay, prayer, poetry and short science fiction.

A thorough account of Africa's history and its lasting influence on Western culture told from the perspective of the disparate descendants who inherited its legacy. W.E.B. Du Bois highlights the hidden stories that connect these varied communities. Originally published in 1915, The Negro presents an expansive analysis of the African diaspora over the course of history. W.E.B. Du Bois uses a critical eye to survey the early depictions of the continent, debunking stereotypical myths about its social structure. He addresses the generational impact of slavery as well as the capitalistic system that made it possible. It's an honest look at the effects of white supremacy, classism and its place in modern society. From Ethiopia and Egypt to the West Indies and Latin America, Africa's influence is undeniable. The Negro sheds light on the ignored history of the continent and its many descendants. It's a vital piece of literature that acknowledges and celebrates its cultural power. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Negro is both modern and readable.

W. E. B. Du Bois was one of the most important American authors of the twentieth century. While he is best known for his writings on themes of Black social and political life in the United States, this volume highlights his critical insights into empire and global politics.