Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American poet Maya Angelou, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in her writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.
The sixth in Maya Angelou's autobiographical series, beginning in 1964 when she returned to the U.S. from Africa to work with Malcolm X, discussing her reaction to his assassination, her firsthand view of the Watts riots, her subsequent work with Martin Luther King Jr., and the impact of his death on her life and career.
This fourth autobiographical work by Maya Angelou tells of her entry into New York's circle of black artists and writers, her involvement in the civil rights movement, and changes in her personal life.
Presents critical essays on Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.
A continuation of her autobiography by the author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and "Gather Together In my Name." Tells of her marriage and her theatrical career.
Presents a selection of critical analyses of Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," and includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, a list of characters, an extensive bibliography, and an index of themes and ideas.
Traces the journey of this African-American woman from childhood through her life as an entertainer, civil rights activist, writer, poet, and university professor.
Presents chapter-by-chapter summaries and commentaries Mata Angelou's book, includingauthor biography and critical information on the author and the novel, character analyses, review questions, and a selected bibliography.
