Heart of a Woman, Mind of a Writer, and Soul of a Poet by Lyman B Hagen
Maya Angelou's career encompasses several genres: poetry, prose, plays, and television. This book explores the entire prose and poetry of Maya Angelou. It traces the evolution of her development and her emergence into a personage of renown. To discover the source of her being, Angelou follows a popular black American exercise of searching for her roots and heritage by connecting generally and emotionally with selected African societies and cultures. This book compares her search for heritage with that of Alex Haley's. Haley traced his lineage through specific names and records, while Angelou follows a general avenue to Africa as the homeland. She vividly depicts through personal adventures the broad range of black experiences, both negative and positive. Through a life-long exposure to black folklore and insights, Angelou records a vivid view of life in which this all-encompassing book will allow the readers to compare and assess the extent of Maya Angelou's contributions.
Lyman B. Hagen is Emeritus Professor of English at Arkansas State University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780761806219 |
| ISBN 10 | 0761806210 |
| Title | Heart of a Woman, Mind of a Writer, and Soul of a Poet |
| Author | Lyman B Hagen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University Press of America |
| Year published | 1996-12-26 |
| Number of pages | 194 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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