The Souls of Black Folk
The Forethought
by W. E. B. Du Bois
The author gives the reader some insight to into the purpose of his book.
The author gives the reader some insight to into the purpose of his book.
The author admires the nature along the banks of the Oklawaha River.
"Wen I git up in de mo’nin’ an’ de clouds is big an’ black,"
A short story about a robin who flies north in the springtime, builds a nest for his mate, and migrates south for the winter.
One dignity delays for all
The natural beauty of the Tamiami Trail is described.
A poem about the ringing of the bells in a Flemish belfry
A poem about violence and war.
The author imagines the life and hardships experienced by the deceased.
"Thou wouldst be loved?—then let thy heart"
Eppie continues to bring great joy to Silas. Godfrey continues his courtship of Nancy.
The grass so little has to do, —
Nature and the movement of clouds at dusk ignite the author's imagination.
The moon cast an eery glow over the landscape of St. Augustine.
Tired with all these for restful death I cry
I started early, took my dog
The adventures of the angel fish are imagined.
When my love swears that she is made of truth
Were’t aught to me I bore the canopy
Sunset transforms the tropical landscape.
A R I S E, my soul, on wings enraptur'd, rise