Unlock the extraordinary story of an iconic figure with **The Life of the Author: Maya Angelou**. This biography presents an insightful exploration of Maya Angelou's remarkable life, providing a detailed account of her challenges, triumphs, and the indelible impact she left on literature and society. From her childhood in **segregated Arkansas** to her prolific career as a celebrated **writer**, **director**, and **essayist**, this book captures the essence of a woman who rose above adversity to become a voice for generations.

Delve into the pages of this **brand new biography**, featuring an engaging narrative that focuses on **Maya Angelou's personal evolution** and how her experiences shaped her artistic expression. With thorough accounts of her life spent in Africa, her work as a dancer, singer, and writer, and a comprehensive review of her **poems**, **autobiographies**, **films**, and **theatre**, this book is a must-have for anyone hoping to understand the depth of Angelou’s influence.

Suitable for **undergraduate students** in Contemporary Literature courses, as well as for avid readers and **fans of Maya Angelou**, this biography serves as both an educational resource and a heartfelt homage to an extraordinary life. Experience the journey of Maya Angelou and how her legacy continues to inspire readers and writers alike.

_Caution: Shipping for this item is **free**, and deliveries may take up to **6 weeks**. Once your order is placed, it **cannot be cancelled**. ISBN: 9781119629108, 224 pages, published by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2021._

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119629108
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224


Description:
THE LIFE OF THE AUTHOR MAYA ANGELOU


DISCOVER THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF MAYA ANGELOU WITH A HIGHLY PERSONAL AND DETAILED ACCOUNT OF HER CHALLENGES AND TRIUMPHS


The Life of the Author: Maya Angelou delivers an engaging and thorough retelling of the life and work of the celebrated and accomplished writer, director, and essayist. The book offers readers an engrossing retelling of Maya Angelou?s entire life, from her time as a child in the segregated town of Stamps, Arkansas, to her death in 2014 in Winston-Salem.


Written with an emphasis on accessibility, the author avoids critical theory and focuses on Maya Angelou?s growth as a person and writer as well as the ways in which her life influenced her work. This new biography tells the story of a young black woman who overcomes poverty and endemic structural and personal obstacles to lead an accomplished life.


Readers will also enjoy:

A thorough retelling of the time Maya Angelou spent in Africa and how it shaped her views and work

An exploration of the screenplays written by Maya Angelou

Discussions of Maya Angelou?s early life as a dancer, singer, and writer

Accounts of Maya Angelou?s writing and production of television shows

A fulsome treatment of Maya Angelou?s work, including her poems, autobiographies, films, music, and theatre


Perfect for undergraduate students in Contemporary Literature courses as well as general readers who love Maya Angelou and her work, The Life of the Author: Maya Angelou will also earn a place in the libraries of biography and literature ent