Production
Read by: Verla Viera
Book Coordinator: Verla Viera
Meta Coordinator: MaryAnn
Proof Listener: Lynette Caulkins
Artwork
Cover: Dark Princess, 1928,first edition dust jacket
Inset: W. E. B. Du Bois in 1918.
Insert: Portrait of W.E.B. Du Bois, 1903, by V. Floyd Campbell.
Track Title / Length
1 01 - Dedication, Part I, The Exile, I-IV 28:06
2 02 - Part I, The Exile, V-VI 31:44
3 03 - Part I, The Exile, VII 17:48
4 04 - Part II, The Pullman Porter, I-II 24:42
5 05 - Part II, The Pullman Porter, III-VI 27:35
6 06 - Part II, The Pullman Porter, VII-IX 26:22
7 07 - Part II, The Pullman Porter, X-XIII 29:08
8 08 - Part II, The Pullman Porter, XIV-XV 31:56
9 09 - Part II, The Pullman Porter, XVI-XVII 22:40
10 10 - Part III, The Chicago Politician, I-II 26:40
11 11 - Part III, The Chicago Politician, III-VI 32:02
12 12 - Part III, The Chicago Politician, VII-IX 26:41
13 13 - Part III, The Chicago Politician, X-XII 22:29
14 14 - Part III, The Chicago Politician, XIII-XIV 31:16
15 15 - Part III, The Chicago Politician, XV-XVII 34:11
16 16 - Part III, The Chicago Politician, XVIII-XX 28:33
17 17 - Part III, The Chicago Politician, XXI 29:10
18 18 - Part III, The Chicago Politician, XXII-XXV 35:06
19 19 - Part IV, The Maharajah of Bwodpur, I-II 26:35
20 20 - Part IV, The Maharajah of Bwodpur, III 22:35
21 21 - Part IV, The Maharajah of Bwodpur, IV 17:26
22 22 - Part IV, The Maharajah of Bwodpur, V-VI 36:00
23 23 - Part IV, The Maharajah of Bwodpur, VII-VIII 31:47
24 24 - Part IV, The Maharajah of Bwodpur, IX-XI 28:50
25 25 - Part IV, The Maharajah of Bowdpur, XII-XIV 26:30
26 26 - Part IV, The Maharajah of Bowdpur, XV 15:43
27 27 - Part IV, The Maharajah of Bowdpur, XVI-XVIII 30:24
28 28 - Part IV, The Maharajah of Bowdpur, XIX; Envoy 13:57
"Dark Princess" by W. E. B. Du Bois is a novel that explores the complex intersections of race, politics, and identity in the tumultuous years following World War I. Set against the backdrop of post-war Europe and the growing anti-colonial movements, the story follows the protagonist, Matthew Towns, an African American journalist, as he becomes entangled in a web of international intrigue and revolutionary fervor.
The novel takes a critical look at the struggles for racial equality and self-determination, drawing attention to the global implications of these issues. Du Bois weaves together themes of pan-Africanism, communism, and the quest for justice, creating a rich narrative that delves into the challenges faced by marginalized communities on a global scale.
As Towns navigates the political landscape and encounters a diverse cast of characters, including the enigmatic "Dark Princess," the novel becomes a meditation on the possibilities and limitations of social change. Du Bois's work reflects his intellectual depth and commitment to addressing systemic injustices, making "Dark Princess" a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of identity, activism, and the quest for a more just world.
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Item Info | |
EAN - DVD case | 0602581788461 |
EAN - CD jacket | 0602581788478 |
Media | MP3 CD |
Package | DVD Box, CD jacket, CD security sleeve, download |
Author | W. E. B. Du Bois (1868 - 1963) |
Year | 1903 |
Recording | |
Read by | Verla Viera |
Length | 12 hours and 34 minutes |
Type of Reading | Solo |
Dark Princess
- Author: W. E. B. Du Bois
- Product Code: DB-1356
- Availability: In Stock
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