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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › Maya-AngelouMaya Angelou | Biography, Books, Poems, & Facts | Britannica

    Maya Angelou, American poet, memoirist, and actress whose several volumes of autobiography explore the themes of economic, racial, and sexual oppression. She is perhaps best known for her autobiographical work I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969). Learn more about Angelou’s life and works in this article.

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    Maya Angelou (/ ˈ æ n dʒ ə l oʊ / ⓘ AN-jə-loh; born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) 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 ...

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  4. www.biography.com › authors-writers › maya-angelouMaya Angelou: Biography, Author, Poet, Actor, and Activist

    Jan 16, 2024 · Maya Angelou was a poet and author known for her 1969 memoir, ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.’ Read about her poems, books, quotes, quarter, and more facts.

  5. www.womenshistory.org › biographies › maya-angelouBiography: Maya Angelou - National Women's History Museum

    Learn about the life and achievements of Maya Angelou, a poet, dancer, singer, activist, and scholar. She wrote seven autobiographies, several poetry volumes, and won multiple awards and honors.

  6. www.mayaangelou.com › bioBIOGRAPHY | Maya Angelou - Caged Bird Legacy

    Learn about the life and work of Maya Angelou, a renowned author, poet and civil rights activist. Explore her bestselling books, such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and her legacy of empowerment and inspiration.

  7. www.poetryfoundation.org › poets › maya-angelouMaya Angelou | Poetry Foundation

    Learn about the life and achievements of Maya Angelou, a celebrated American poet, storyteller, activist, and autobiographer. Explore her six autobiographies, her poetry, and her legacy as a civil rights leader and a cultural icon.

  8. poets.org › poet › maya-angelouAbout Maya Angelou | Academy of American Poets

    Learn about the life and works of Maya Angelou, a renowned author, poet, activist, and performer. Explore her autobiographical books, poetry collections, awards, and legacy.