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Maya Angelou

    4. apríl 1928 – 28. máj 2014

    Maya Angelou bola americká poetka a autorka, ktorá sa stala významnou postavou v americkom hnutí za občianske práva. Jej diela, najmä séria autobiografií, sa zaoberajú témami identity, rasy a osobného rastu. Angelou bola známa svojím silným a inšpiratívnym hlasom, ktorý rezonoval s mnohými čitateľmi po celom svete. Jej literárny prínos a oddanosť sociálnej spravodlivosti z nej robia nezabudnuteľnú postavu americkej literatúry.

    Maya Angelou
    Mary Ellen Mark : American odyssey
    Conversations with Maya Angelou
    The Complete Poetry
    Phenomenal Woman
    Life Doesn't Frighten Me
    Viem, prečo vtáčik v klietke spieva
    • Viem, prečo vtáčik v klietke spieva

      • 256 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania
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      Kniha radostná i bolestná, tajomná a nezabudnuteľná ako samotné detstvo.Kniha Viem, prečo vtáčik v klietke spieva zachytáva túžby osamelých detí, brutálnosť bigotnosti a zázrak slov, ktoré môžu napraviť svet.„Nikto ťa nebude nútiť rozprávať – asi by to ani nikto nedokázal. No daj na moje slová: jazyk je spôsob, ktorým ľudia komunikujú so svojimi blížnymi, a jedine jazyk nás odlišuje od nižších živočíchov.“ Bola to pre mňa úplne nová myšlienka a potrebovala som čas, aby som si ju poobracala v hlave.„Tvoja stará mama hovorí, že veľa čítaš. Pri každej príležitosti. To je dobre, ale nestačí to. Slová znamenajú viac ako to, čo sa z nich dostáva na papier. Len ľudský hlas im vie vštepiť odtienky hlbšieho významu.“

      Viem, prečo vtáčik v klietke spieva
    • Life Doesn't Frighten Me

      25th Anniversary Edition

      • 40 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania
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      The combination of Maya Angelou's poignant poetry and Jean-Michel Basquiat's striking artwork forms a stunning tribute to creativity and expression. This collaboration highlights the powerful themes of identity, resilience, and the human experience, showcasing how words and visuals can intertwine to evoke deep emotions and provoke thought. The work stands as a vibrant homage to both artists' legacies, inviting readers and viewers to explore the richness of their artistic dialogue.

      Life Doesn't Frighten Me
    • Phenomenal Woman

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania
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      A collection of beloved poems about women from the iconic Maya AngelouThese four poems, "Phenomenal Woman," "Still I Rise," "Weekend Glory," and "Our Grandmothers," are among the most remembered and acclaimed of Maya Angelou's poems. They celebrate women with a majesty that has inspired and touched the hearts of millions.These memorable poems have been reset and bound in a beautiful edition--a gift to keep and to give.

      Phenomenal Woman
    • From her reflections on African American life and hardship in 'Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie' to her revolutionary celebrations of womanhood in 'Phenomenal Woman' and 'Still I Rise', and her elegant tributes to dignitaries Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela ('On the Pulse of Morning' and 'His Day Is Done', respectively), every inspiring word of Maya Angelou's poetry is included in the pages of this volume.

      The Complete Poetry
    • Taking information from over two dozen interviews from British and American magazines and newspapers, the editor has compiled the facts and philosophy of Angelou's life. They include talks about her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas, about black identity and self-image.

      Conversations with Maya Angelou
    • Mary Ellen Mark : American odyssey

      • 152 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania
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      Collects black-and-white photographs taken between 1963 and 1999, touching on issues of poverty, discrimination, and life in America

      Mary Ellen Mark : American odyssey
    • Poems

      Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie/Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well/And Still I Rise/Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania
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      Maya Angelou's poetry captures the complexities of life with tenderness, joy, and poignant reflections on sadness and pain. Through her powerful and vibrant voice, she celebrates the human experience, offering readers a deeply emotional and heartfelt exploration of existence. This collection showcases her unique perspective and literary prowess, inviting readers to connect with the profound themes woven throughout her work.

      Poems
    • And Still I Rise

      • 112 stránok
      • 4 hodiny čítania
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      Maya Angelou's poetry - lyrical and dramatic, exuberant and playful - speaks of love, longing, partings; of Saturday night partying, and the smells and sounds of Southern cities; of freedom and shattered dreams. 'The caged bird sings/ with a fearful trill/ of things unknown/ but longed for still/ and his tune is heard/ on the distant hill/ for the caged bird/ sings of freedom.' Of her poetry, KIRKUS REVIEWS has written, 'It is just as much a part of her biography as I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, GATHER TOGETHER in MY NAME, SINGIN' AND SWINGIN' AND GETTING MERRY LIKE CHRISTMAS, and HEART OF A WOMAN.

      And Still I Rise
    • A Christmas poem celebrates the goodness of life, the value of peace, and the spirit of the season for those of all faiths.

      Amazing Peace