Reading and Interpreting the Works of Maya Angelou

by Audrey Borus

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...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766084973
• ISBN13: 9780766084971
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12