angelou, maya

Many people consider Maya Angelou to be one of the greatest American voices in the literature of the past century. Her fascinating life story encourages readers to embrace their personal history, express themselves creatively, and speak up for those who cannot.

A biography of African American writer, performer, and activist Maya Angelou, who rose from a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime. Includes afterword, author's note, and sources.

Examines the life of Maya Angelou.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou's words in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings reveal her own need to tell stories, a lifelong passion that manifested itself in the form of memoirs and poetry as well as essays, film, and music. This in-depth guide utilizes the fascinating life story of Angelou, who was also an educator and activist, as a springboard for exploring the themes, motifs, and literary techniques that characterize her writing. Critical analysis, quotes, and excerpts from a variety of texts provide a compelling examination of Angelou's extensive body of work.

Provides background on the life of American author Maya Angelou and the influences that shaped her life, features twelve articles that explore racism as portrayed in her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," and examines the ongoing issue of racism in the early twenty-first century.

"Read about Maya Angelou's life: her upbringing, travels, civil rights work, and her writings"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to Maya Angelou and the critical discussions surrounding her work.

Discusses the life and work of the noted black writer.