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Racism in Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Social Issues in Literature)
Racism in Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Social Issues in Literature Author:Claudia Johnson (Editor), Maya Angelou Each volume presents brief, thoughtful essay reprints (primarily written by literary critics and academics) arranged into three sections that explore the author's life, identify relevant social issues, and discuss current cultural applications. Although the pieces are sometimes awkwardly truncated, they usually present ideas that go well bey... more »ond superficial critique, inviting readers to consider fiction as a vehicle for analyzing American identity.« less