To be written as I progress—just entering this for prospective DPLs. ---one of five historical novels by DuBois ---explores the beauty of people of color around the world ---fully imagined characters explore richness and beauty of black culture ---not well received originally, criticized for eroticism and failed attempt at social realism ---for more info on book, see its [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Princess]Wikipedia page[/url]. - Summary by Verla Viera