Project Gutenberg 2005-02-28 Public domain in the USA. 3069 Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) 1868 1963 Bois, W. E. B. Du DuBois, W. E. Burghardt DuBois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) Bois, W. E. Burghardt Du Bois, William Edward Burghardt Du Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkwater:_Voices_from_Within_the_Veil The shadow of years -- A litany at Atlanta -- The souls of white folk -- The riddle of the sphinx -- The hands of Ethiopia -- The princess of Hither Isles -- Of work and wealth -- The second coming -- "The servant in the house" -- Jesus Christ in Texas -- Of the ruling of men -- The call -- The damnation of women -- Children of the moon -- The immortal child -- Almighty death -- Of beauty and death -- The prayers of God -- The comet -- A hymn to the peoples. Produced by Suzanne Shell, Audrey Longhurst, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil" by W. E. B. Du Bois is a collection of essays and reflections written in the early 20th century. This work examines the complex social issues facing African Americans, especially regarding identity, race relations, and the legacy of slavery. Du Bois, an influential sociologist and civil rights activist, draws upon his personal experiences and socio-political observations to illuminate the struggles and triumphs of Black individuals in America. The opening of the work features a poignant postscript by Du Bois, wherein he emphasizes his unique perspective shaped by being both a participant and an observer within the African American experience. He articulates a rich tapestry of insights that will likely permeate throughout the collection, including themes of pride, injustice, and the quest for beauty amid societal turmoil. As the text transitions into the first chapter, "The Shadow of Years," Du Bois begins to recount his own childhood, introducing readers to his family lineage and early life experiences that ultimately influenced his worldview. Through vivid storytelling, he sets the stage for a broader exploration of racial identity and the ongoing struggles against oppression and inequality, creating an inviting yet thought-provoking atmosphere for readers to engage with the complexities of race relations in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en African Americans United States -- Race relations E151 Text African American Writers Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 447573 2025-08-06T13:05:15.945378 text/html 456377 2020-12-14T05:04:04 text/html 256022 2025-08-06T13:05:25.054319 application/epub+zip 261353 2025-08-06T13:05:19.548365 application/epub+zip 247332 2025-08-06T13:05:18.147371 application/epub+zip 507580 2025-08-06T13:05:29.055386 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 510149 2025-08-06T13:05:24.147377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406402 2022-09-07T20:32:00.359349 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418698 2025-08-06T13:05:15.113423 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 418481 2020-12-14T05:04:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 418473 2020-12-14T05:04:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22012 2025-08-06T13:05:29.207316 application/rdf+xml 17883 2025-08-06T13:05:18.706374 image/jpeg 4083 2025-08-06T13:05:18.444387 image/jpeg 165191 2020-12-14T05:04:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 172243 2020-12-14T05:04:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 165140 2020-12-14T05:04:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 252685 2025-08-06T13:05:15.982400 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia