# Coleridge-Taylor — Darkwater character guide

> Coleridge-Taylor in Darkwater by W. E. B. Du Bois.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Coleridge - Taylor, Taylor

**First appearance:** 0010-iv-of-work-and-wealth

## Who they are

A composer and cultural figure mentioned in discussions of Black artistry.

## In the story

### [VIII: The Immortal Child](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/darkwater_se/chapters/viii-the-immortal-child)

Central figure of the chapter; his life and genius illustrate the waste of potential due to racial prejudice and the need for proper education.

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