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The article "Estranged Land and Labor in the Du Boisian Black Belt" from American Literary Realism explores W. E. B. Du Bois' work "The Souls of Black Folk" to delve into the history and environmental impact of the Black Belt region in the American South. Du Bois' analysis intertwines the ecological devastation caused by slavery with the region's political and social climates. The text critically examines the intertwined relationship between land, labor, and race, shedding light on the environmental and social consequences of chattel slavery and postbellum agricultural practices. Through a nuanced exploration of historical, political, and ecological themes, the article offers a complex understanding of the Black Belt's troubled past and its enduring legacies. [Extracted from the article] |
