Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. Her life story is told in the documentary film And Still I Rise, as seen on PBS’s American Masters. She was best known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style. An important book by an important American voice. By the author of ten novels, including five volumes of autobiography. On the New York Times bestseller list for over three years, it was the first by an African-American woman. Includes original COA and collector's notes by the publisher. Signed limited edition of only 1,000 produced. This volume has been personally signed by Maya Angelou "Joy! Maya Angelou". Maya Angelou "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings". and Malcolm X.Įaston Press, Norwalk, CT 1999. As a civil rights activist, Angelou worked for Dr. Personally signed by America's favorite poet, Maya Angelou.Ī wonderful collectible that would also make the perfect gift !Īngelou had a broad career as a singer, dancer, actress, composer, and Hollywood's first female black director, but became most famous as a writer, editor, essayist, playwright, and poet.
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