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Maya Angelou

Category Biography & Autobiography
Pages 192 Pages
Publication Year 2008
Cover Type Paperback
Type Biography
Reading Level General

ISBN 9781844085064

Rs. 640

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A Song Flung Up to Heaven
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A Song Flung Up to Heaven

By Maya Angelou · Published by Virago

Who it's for: Readers interested in memoirs and the Civil Rights Movement

In 'A Song Flung Up to Heaven,' Maya Angelou recounts her pivotal return to America in 1964, leaving her beloved son in Ghana to immerse herself in the Civil Rights Movement. This sixth volume of her acclaimed autobiography offers a vivid, first-hand perspective on a transformative era in American history, as Angelou navigates personal challenges and participates in a nation grappling with profound social change.Why You Should Read? Gain insight into the 1960s Civil Rights Movement from a central figure. Experience Maya Angelou's profound wisdom, wit, and compassionate storytelling. Discover her interactions with iconic figures like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, and James Baldwin. Follow the genesis of her celebrated career as one of America's most impressive memoirists.

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Highlights

  • Sixth volume of Maya Angelou's acclaimed autobiography
  • First-hand account of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement
  • Details interactions with Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, and James Baldwin
  • Covers her return from Ghana and personal challenges
  • Shows the genesis of her career as a memoirist

Themes

Civil rights movement · Personal transformation · Social change · Motherhood and sacrifice · Literary career

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Category Biography & Autobiography
Author Maya Angelou
Publisher Virago
ISBN 9781844085064
Pages 192 Pages
Publication Year 2008
Cover Type Paperback
Type Biography
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000072752

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Questions about this book

Is this the first book in Maya Angelou's autobiography series?

No, it is the sixth volume of her autobiography.

What time period does the book cover?

It covers her return to America in 1964 and her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement.

Does the book discuss her interactions with other famous figures?

Yes, it includes her interactions with Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, and James Baldwin.

What is the main focus of the book?

It focuses on her personal experiences and participation in the Civil Rights Movement during a transformative era in American history.