Maya Angelou (Revised and Updated Edition) - 9781501365584

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Explore the life and works of the iconic Maya Angelou in this revised and updated edition. Delve into her six autobiographies, poetry, and essay collections, alongside her journey as an African American, her career in performing arts, her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, and her global travels. Discover the influences of the Harlem Writers Group and her significant friendships with leaders like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. This biography highlights Angelou's masterful use of oral traditions, song, dance, spiritualism, and her distinctive voice and dialogue to convey profound meaning. Wagner-Martin showcases Angelou's adventurous spirit and resilience as a global citizen. This edition includes new chapters on Angelou's connections to Africa and her later years. A critical and comprehensive reading for any admirer of Maya Angelou's impactful legacy. Summary: Maya Angelou biography, revised edition, hardcover, English, by Linda Wagner-Martin, 304 pages, ISBN 9781501365584.