1. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," has been deemed one of the most controversial, yet influential autobiographical novels of all time. ... The novel will leave a long lasting impression of Angelou that will evermore be embedded into the readers mind. ... Angelou recalls how overjoyed not only she was but the community was as well for her graduating from the eighth grade. ... Angelou herself described this dream as whether attainable or not, "to have freedom, freedom in all things. ... "Attaining the street-car conductor's job becomes not only a victory for ci...
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