Maya Angelou (born Marguerite Annie Johnson) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. She became a poet and writer after a series of occupations as a young adult, including fry cook, prostitute, nightclub dancer and performer, cast...
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Synopsis
This powerful memoir tells the story of Maya Angelou's childhood, from her early years in Stamps, Arkansas, to her adolescence in California. It's a journey through prejudice, family, and the discovery of self in the face of immense hardship. Angelou's lyrical prose brings to life a world of struggle and resilience, marking a profound coming-of-age.
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Maya AngelouProtagonist
BaileySupporting
The GrandmotherSupporting
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Edition
I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsUnknown, 1997
264 pages
Random HouseLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97803072920185 editions available
