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The Complete Collected Poems

Maya Angelou
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The Complete Collected Poems

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1994

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Maya Angelou

The Complete Collected Poems

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

273

Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

American Literature

Inspirational
Topic
Race & Racism

Gender & Feminism

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Complete Collected Poems by Maya Angelou is a comprehensive anthology showcasing her lyrical exploration of human experiences, including themes of love, identity, struggle, and resilience. The collection captures the powerful and emotive essence of Angelou's voice, offering readers a profound reflection on life through her celebrated poetic works.

Inspirational

Emotional

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

13,659 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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The Complete Collected Poems by Maya Angelou is celebrated for its powerful and evocative portrayal of personal and collective history. Readers admire Angelou's distinctive voice and compelling imagery, highlighting themes of resilience and identity. Some critics note a lack of thematic diversity across the collection, but overall, it remains a profound testament to her literary legacy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Complete Collected Poems?

A reader who cherishes The Complete Collected Poems by Maya Angelou likely appreciates lyrical storytelling, profound themes of identity and resilience, and vivid depictions of the African American experience. Fans of works like The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes and Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine would find this collection compelling.

4.4

13,659 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

273

Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

American Literature

Inspirational
Topic
Race & Racism

Gender & Feminism

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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