Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil

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Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil

by W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) Du Bois

EN·~6 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
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DARKWATER - Voices from within the Veil - W.E.B. DU BOIS

0:09
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POSTSCRIPT

2:12
3

Credo

2:54
4

I. THE SHADOW OF YEARS

34:37
5

II. THE SOULS OF WHITE FOLK

39:11
6

III. THE HANDS OF ETHIOPIA

39:15
7

IV. OF WORK AND WEALTH

43:33
8

V. "THE SERVANT IN THE HOUSE"

38:09
9

VI. OF THE RULING OF MEN

43:03
10

VII. THE DAMNATION OF WOMEN

42:33

Description

In this powerful collection, Du Bois steps back from the bustling world to observe it from a hidden corner, turning everyday tragedy and comedy into a micro‑cosm of larger human drama. His prose weaves together sharp social critique with lyrical meditation, touching on themes of race, labor, faith, and the enduring quest for beauty amid oppression. Readers are invited to share his belief that all peoples are bound by a common blood, while also feeling the urgency of his call for justice and pride.

The essays range from vivid portraits of Black experience in America to broader reflections on war, liberty, and the spiritual dimensions of work. Interlaced with poetry, the pieces pulse with a rhythm that makes abstract ideas feel intimate and immediate. Listeners will find both intellectual provocation and a heartfelt invitation to imagine a world where patience, service, and love reshape society.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (385K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Audrey Longhurst, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2005-02-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) Du Bois

W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) Du Bois

1868–1963

A pioneering scholar and activist, he helped shape modern conversations about race, democracy, and justice. His books and essays combined rigorous research with moral urgency, making him one of the most influential Black intellectuals of the 20th century.

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