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The second edition of by Mary Jane Lupton was published in 2016 and is available in multiple print and digital formats. While primarily released as a hardcover for libraries and institutions, paperback copies and used versions are available through various retailers. Available Formats and Retailers

This edition provides an updated assessment of Angelou's legacy following her death in 2014. It explores her seven autobiographies as a cohesive "cultural adventure" and includes:

: Information regarding her funeral and her lasting impact on American literature.

Maya Angelou: The Iconic Self: Mary Jane Lupton - Bloomsbury

: Accessible for immediate reading via Perlego or VitalSource . About the 2nd Edition

: In-depth interpretation of works from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to A Song Flung Up to Heaven .

: Examination of her role in the history of Black narrative and women's studies.