Maya Angelou
American poet, author, and civil rights activist
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Maya Angelou was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Angelou's series of seven autobiographies focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings , tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim.
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What Are Maya Angelou's Academic Contributions?
Maya Angelou is most known for their academic work in the field of literature. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of and political science.
Maya Angelou has made the following academic contributions:
- Now Sheba Sings the Song
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- Gather Together in My Name
- The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou
- Tant que je serai noire
- Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas
- Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?
- Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women
- Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well
- Letter to My Daughter
- Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie
- I Shall Not Be Moved
- Hallelujah! The Welcome Table
- Great Food, All Day Long
- Celebrations, Rituals of Peace and Prayer
- A Song Flung Up to Heaven
- All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes
- A Brave and Startling Truth
