Of the Passing of the First-Born

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This excerpt from The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Dubois reflects on the wonder of creation, the bond between mother and child, and the harsh reality of a father... Read more

This excerpt from The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Dubois reflects on the wonder of creation, the bond between mother and child, and the harsh reality of a father of color finding freedom in loss. It poignantly recounts the short life and tragic death of Dubois' first-born son. Part of Applewood's American Roots series, capturing the passions of America's renowned writers and thinkers.

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From W.E.B. Dubois' 1903 work The Souls of Black Folk, this excerpt poignantly recounts the short life and tragic death of his first-born son. It reflects on the wonder of creation, the bond between mother and child, the awakening love of a parent, and the harsh reality of a father of color finding a form of freedom in loss. Well sped, my boy, before the world had dubbed your ambition insolence... Better far this nameless void that stops my life than a sea of sorrow for you. This piece is part of Applewood's American Roots series, capturing the passions of America's renowned writers and thinkers.

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Brand: Applewood Books

Publisher Date: 05/22/2018

Dimensions: 6.75 x 4.25 x 0.30

UPC: 9781429096256

Pages: 32