In the first in-depth study of the emotional dimensions of Du Bois's and Emerson's writings on public intellectualism, reform, and race, Schneider offers a valuable and eloquent contribution to the critical tradition.

Autorentext
RYAN SCHNEIDER is Assistant Professor of English at Purdue University, USA.

Inhalt
Introduction: The Province of Public Intellectualism: Emerson, Du Bois, Emotion, and Reform Writing Race: You'll Know It When You Feel It Double Consciousness: It's More Than What You Think Losing Your Head: Why Du Bois and Emerson (Mostly) Like John Brown Intimate Attachments: Fathers, Sons, and Public Intellectuals Afterword