Part of the Norton Library series The Norton Library edition of The Marrow of Tradition?features the original 1901 text of the work. A?sweeping introduction by Autumn Womack highlights the work's historical contexts, literary achievements, and groundbreaking critique of white supremacy.? The Norton Library is a growing collection of high-quality texts and translations--influential works of literature and philosophy--introduced and edited by leading scholars. Norton Library editions prepare readers for their first encounter with the works that they'll re-read over a lifetime. Inviting introductions highlight the work's significance and influence, providing the historical and literary context students need to dive in with confidence. Endnotes and an easy-to-read design deliver an uninterrupted reading experience, encouraging students to read the text first and refer to endnotes for more information as needed. An affordable price (most $10 or less) encourages students to buy the book and to come to class with the assigned edition. About the Editor: Autumn Womack?is Assistant Professor in the departments of African American Studies and English at Princeton University, where she specializes in late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century African American literary culture.

She is the author of?The Matter of Black Living: The Aesthetic Experiment of Racial Data,?1880-1930?(2022).