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title: "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
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# Classic Literature Autobiographical Insight Empowerment Theme I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

**Brand:** ballantine books
**Price:** € 12.00
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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the cage of your mind with Maya's words!

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- **What is this?** I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by ballantine books
- **How much does it cost?** € 12.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Inspiring Voice:** Experience the transformative journey of Maya Angelou.
- • **Cultural Resonance:** Explore themes of identity and resilience.
- • **Timeless Relevance:** Connect with issues that resonate today.
- • **Literary Masterpiece:** A must-read that shaped modern literature.
- • **Unforgettable Narrative:** Dive into a powerful coming-of-age story.

## Overview

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is an autobiographical work by Maya Angelou that chronicles her early years, exploring themes of racism, identity, and resilience, making it a cornerstone of American literature.

## Description

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

## Features

- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,727 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Author Biographies #37 in Women's Biographies #55 in Memoirs (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 38,332 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully written - Compelling reading - True American Classic
*by S***Y on June 12, 2014*

This book is worth reading on a lot of levels. First, her use of language describing her insights and observations is profound and beautiful. Example 1: "Then the wife who had been so charming and ready to smile changed into a silent shadow that played infrequently along the walls." Example 2: "The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerence. It is seldom accepted as an inevitable outcome of the struggle won by survivors and deserves respect if not enthusiastic acceptance." Example 3: "The quality of strength lined with tenderness is an unbeatable combination, as are intelligence and necessity when unblunted by formal education." Example 4: "He was a simple man who had no inferiority complex about his lack of education and, even more amazing, no superiority complex because he had succeeded despite that lack."Second. The stories she tells give a flavor of living in that place and time, as well as the cultural differences. For example she tells a story that starts with: "One afternoon, I was invited into our smoke-filled dining room to make the acquaintance of Stonewall Jimmy, Just Black, Cool Clyde, Tight Coat, and Red Leg. Daddy Cidell explained to me that they were the most successful con men in the world, and they were going to tell me about some games so that I would never be 'anybody's mark.'"Third. She gives specific examples of how the Black culture differed form the White, specifically the educated Black youth. Example: "We were alert to the gap separating the written word from the colloquial. We learned to slide out of one language and into another without being conscious of the effort. At school, in a given situation, we might respond with 'That's not unusual.' But in the street, meeting the same situation, we easily said, 'It be's like that sometimes.'"Fourth. She depicts the good, the bad and the ugly, not only in herself and her family but also in the Black and White culture. She does not gloss over her fears and failures. She does this not in a judgmental, mean or racist way, but almost as a non involved bystander would, or a journalist trying to be fair.There is much wisdom in this book and I hope my review will encourage you to read it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read
*by T***Y on September 18, 2025*

An option for HS AP class, I decided to purchase two bc I hadn’t read this since HS. Great read!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A true classic!
*by L***Y on July 25, 2025*

This is a timeless tale, a masterpiece of literature written by a gifted lady. Mya Angelou made her story dance into my cultural history, memories of childhood experiences and empathy for hardships she experienced. Through it all, she persevered, flying high and free. One word—beautiful!

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