Contemporary / American English Today Maya Angelou is one of the world's most respected writers and poets. In the 1930s and 1940s she was a poor Black girl growing up in the segregated American South. She suffered prejudice and cruelty from people she trusted as well as at the hands of an unjust society. Above all, Maya learned about the power of love and hope. This is Maya's true story.
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Publisher:
Pearson Education Limited
Format:
Mixedmedia
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781405880367
Publish year:
2008
Publish date:
July 10, 2008
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was a renowned poet, author, and civil rights activist known for her seminal work "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." Her writing style was characterized by vivid imagery, powerful themes of resilience and identity, and authentic storytelling that resonated with readers worldwide, making her a literary icon.