Racism: Racism in Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

ISBN 10 : 0737739010 ISBN 13 : 9780737739015

Editeur : Greenhaven Press, 2007

Synopsis

One of the most influential works in the canon of black American literature, Maya Angelou's autobiographical work I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings offers readers a frank and inspirational personal portrait of what it means to overcome and move past personal trauma and racism. This compelling edition provides readers with an in-depth biography of the author and presents a series of essays that discuss racism as it relates to Angelou's work. Topics include race and gender, humor and folklore, and death and rebirth. Modern perspectives on the issue of racism are presented as well, allowing readers to connect the themes of the text to the world of today.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Greenhaven Press
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0737739010
• ISBN 13: 9780737739015
• Reliure: Belle reliure
• Nombre de pages: 152
• Éditeur: Johnson Claudia Durst
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible