And Still I Rise
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou's third poetry collection, a unique celebration of life, consists of rhythms of strength, love, and remembrance, songs of the street, and lyrics of the heart.
Read Time: ~12 hr
Black voices
by edited and with an introduction by Abraham Chapman (2001)
About this book
An anthology of writings by African-Americans from throughout history, including fiction, poetry, autobiography, and literary criticism.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreBlack voices Lead Character
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