
FAQ About W.E.B. Du Bois

Did W.E.B. Du Bois write any novels?
Yes, W.E.B. Du Bois did write novels along with his scholarly works. One of his notable fictional works is The Quest of the Silver Fleece (1911), which explores themes of race, love, and societal change through a narrative set in the American South. Although his fiction is less known than his sociological and historical writings, his novels contribute to his broader examination of race and social issues, using narrative to illuminate complex dynamics in society.