Title: Maya Angelou
First published: 1998
Description: A biographical chapter is enriched by an exclusive interview granted by Angelou, and a chapter on genre discusses Angelou's work in the context of the tradition of American and African American autobiography. A chapter is devoted to each of the five volumes of her serial autobiography - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1970), Gather Together in My Name (1974), Singin and Swingin and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas (1976). The Heart of a Woman (1981), and All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes (1986).

The discussion of each volume features sections on narrative point of view, plot development, character development, the-matic issues, style and literary devices, and an alternate critical approach from which to read the work. A complete bibliography of Angelou's work, plus a list of reviews of each work and selected secondary critical and biographical sources, complete the work.

This companion is ideal for students, teachers, and others interested in Maya Angelou, the African American experience, and the craft of autobiography.
Subjects: African Americans in literature, Criticism and interpretation, Women and literature, History, Angelou, maya, 1928-2014, American literature, history and criticism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination & Race Relations, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE, Discrimination & Race Relations, Ethnic Studies, African American Studies
Places: United States
People: Maya Angelou
Time periods: 20th century
LC classification: PS3551.N464 Z7578 1998