ABSTRACT:
This research paper explores the autobiographical legacy of William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, commonly known as W.E.B. Du Bois, and its profound influence on African American literature and the Civil Rights Movement. Du Bois, a prominent African American scholar, writer, and civil rights activist, penned a series of autobiographical works that not only documented his own life experiences but also played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of the African American struggle for civil rights and equality. This paper examines Du Bois' autobiographical writings, including "The Souls of Black Folk," "Dusk of Dawn," and "The Autobiography of W.E.B. Du Bois," and their impact on the broader African American literary tradition and the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century. By analyzing Du Bois' life and his written accounts, this paper illustrates how his autobiographical legacy contributed to the intellectual and social fabric of African American history.
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Pavan Kumar Pandey. W.E.B. Du Bois' Autobiographical Legacy: Impact on African American Literature and Civil Rights. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(1):53-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00009
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Pavan Kumar Pandey. W.E.B. Du Bois' Autobiographical Legacy: Impact on African American Literature and Civil Rights. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(1):53-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00009 Available on: https://www.rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-15-1-9
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