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