The Poetry of Maya AngelouCalled by some the "black woman's poet laureate", Maya Angelou came to prominence with the publication of her 1969 book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings". Drawing from a rich personal history growing up in the segregated American South, as well as a varied work history, Angelou's work has an immediacy for many that speaks of passion, heartbreak, and aspirations. This book, for the first time, presents her complete poetic works (as of 1993)., ISBN13: