The Souls of Black Folk

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Focusing on the post-Civil War plight of African Americans, this influential work critiques the systemic economic dependence and segregation that replaced slavery in the South. It serves as a vital manifesto for the civil rights movement, inspiring leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and shaping the discourse among black intellectuals. William E. B. Du Bois, a key figure in this movement, offers profound insights that resonate through history, establishing this book as a cornerstone of civil rights literature.