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Maya Angelou's third poetry collection, 'And Still I Rise', is a unique celebration of life, strength, love, and remembrance, encapsulated in rhythms, words, and poetry. This collection includes songs from the street and heart lyrics, each poem telling a story of resilience, perseverance, and the indomitable spirit of African American women, specifically focusing on the experiences of Black women in America. The collection has been described as 'a beautiful and powerful collection of poems that celebrate the resilience and strength of the human spirit'.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Maya Angelou
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