I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is an autobiography by Maya Angelou that was first published in 1969. Beautiful, brutal, and frequently banned—this modern classic gives an unflinching view of a childhood rooted in pain that flowers into a tale of redemption and hope. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide.

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