Gather Together in My Name by Maya Angelou serves as the second volume in her acclaimed series of autobiographies, picking up immediately after the events of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. This Random House edition follows Angelou through the post-World War II era as a young mother navigating a variety of jobs and personal challenges in her quest for security and identity. The narrative captures the spirit of the late 1940s with Angelou's signature lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, offering a profound look at the Black experience in America during a time of great social transition. Good condition with some cover flaws Author: Maya Angelou Title: Gather Together in My Name Format: Hardcover Publisher: Random House Publication Year: 1974 ISBN: 0-394-48692-7 Language: English Genre: Autobiography / Memoir Topic: African American History, Motherhood, Personal Growth Country of Manufacture: United States Dust Jacket: Included Era: 1940s (Setting) Literature, Civil Rights Era, Literary Nonfiction, Women's History, Vintage Books, 1970s Printing, American Memoir, Classic Literature, Poet, Storytelling, Cultural Heritage, Collectible Books
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