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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

by Maya Angelou

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The first volume of Angelou's autobiography, about her childhood.

Afro-descendant (diaspora)MemoirRaceComing of ageWomanhood

  • First published 1969
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  • Language English

In lists: Afro-descendant voices

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