According to an article by Danielle Dorky, as a writer, Maya Angelou acquired her inspiration from different authors who had written books and poems, which she used to read from her childhood (1). ... In most of her interviews, Angelou constantly cited Edgar as one of the first writers who acquired her attention since childhood. ... Angelou also cited Ann Spencer, a former teacher among her inspiring writers (Danielle Dorky). ...

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