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Maya Angelou: A Life in American History

Maya Angelou: A Life in American History

Brooks, F. Erik
Gilliam, Erin W.

Hardcover

Series: Black History Lives

Literary FiguresLiterary CriticismBlack American Studies

PREORDER - Expected ship date September 17, 2026

ISBN10: 1440873720
ISBN13: 9781440873720
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: Sep 17 2026
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.31 Depth: 9.41
Language: English

This accessible biography of Maya Angelou provides readers with an ideal introduction to the life and times of one of America's most beloved and influential Black artists.

Maya Angelou: A Life in American History explores the life of one of the most significant figures of the 20th century. Chronological chapters chart major events in Angelou's life, examining how these events influenced her personally and professionally. Her life is also deeply situated within the social and cultural context of her time, with an examination of the impact of era-defining events such as the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement.

Through this biography, readers will understand how Angelou has and continues to shape and influence Black culture and American history, with an enduring legacy of artistry and meaningful social activism that continues to inspire millions of Americans and many more around the world.

To enrich and consolidate understanding, the work includes a timeline of key events in Angelou's life, primary documents, and a bibliography to aid in further research.

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