Reading and Interpreting the Works of Maya Angelou

"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 f...