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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

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Maya Angelou's 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' is an autobiographical account of her early years, detailing her experiences with racism, sexual abuse, and the struggle for self-acceptance. The book is celebrated for its lyrical prose and powerful depiction of overcoming adversity.
Publisher
Random House
Publication year
1969
ISBN-13
978-0553256154
ISBN-10
0553256157
Pages
304
Language
English
Subjects
AutobiographyAfrican American LiteratureCivil RightsFeminismIdentityResilienceRacismMemoirComing-of-Age

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