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The verdict
The Souls of Black Folk
GOOD PRICE.
This is W.E.B. Du Bois's 1903 collection of fourteen essays examining Black life and identity in post-Civil War America. It's a foundational text for anyone studying African American history, sociology, or civil rights, and it introduces the concept of double-consciousness that remains central to discussions about race in America.
$11.99
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- Du Bois wrote from direct personal experience as an African American and the first Black person to earn a doctorate from Harvard, which gives the essays real authority and perspective.
- The book is organized around specific topics like emancipation, Black leadership, spirituality, and sorrow songs, so you can read individual essays or work through the whole thing depending on what interests you.
- This is a dense academic work from over a century ago, so the writing style and some references will feel dated. It's not a quick read and requires some engagement with historical context.
As of Aug 31, the The Souls of Black Folk is a good price at $11.99 — versus a $11.99 typical price and a $8.90 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
A fair price — but not a real “sale.”
Sale check Amazon shows “40% off,” measured against a $20 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $12 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $20 “list price” untouched for 54 months — while the item actually sold for about $12. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
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The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 5 × 0.7 × 8 in
- Weight
- 0.7 lb