i know why the caged bird sings

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Works included represent a wide range of circumstances in which individuals experience prejudice in American, British and world literature. The discussion goes well beyond race, religion, and gender into ethnicity, social status, mental and physical health, and personal beliefs and behaviors.

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.

Studies the major issues that are present in Maya Angelou's autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and discusses how it reflects many of the challenges that African-Americans have to face.

Presents a guide to reading and understanding Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, " featuring a character list, summary, analysis, study questions and answers, and suggested essay topics for each chapter, and including information on the life of the author.

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.

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.

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.