The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois

American social scientist W. E. B. Du Bois’ classic work ‘The Souls of Black Folk’ is a seminal work in the history of sociology, and a cornerstone of African-American literary history. First published in 1903, it contains several essays on race. Some of these essays were previously published by the Atlantic Monthly magazine. To develop this work, Du Bois drew from his own experiences as an African American in the American society. Outside of its notable relevance in African-American history, ‘The Souls of Black Folk’ also holds an important place in social science as one of the early works in the field of sociology.