Bibliograph

Reading and interpreting the works of Maya Angelou, Audrey Borus

Type

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Reading and interpreting the works of Maya Angelou, Audrey Borus

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Reading and interpreting the works of Maya Angelou

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Audrey Borus

Series statement

Lit crit guides

Summary

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou's words in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings reveal her own need to tell stories, a lifelong passion that manifested itself in the form of memoirs and poetry as well as essays, film, and music. This in-depth guide utilizes the fascinating life story of Angelou, who was also an educator and activist, as a springboard for exploring the themes, motifs, and literary techniques that characterize her writing. Critical analysis, quotes, and excerpts from a variety of texts provide a compelling examination of Angelou's extensive body of work

Target audience

juvenile

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