Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women

by Maya Angelou

Hardcover, 1995

Status

Available

Call number

811.54

Publication

Random House (1995), Edition: 1, 32 pages

Description

Maya Angelou, the bestselling author of On the Pulse of Morning, Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now, and other lavishly praised works, is considered one of America's finest poets. Here, four of her most highly acclaimed poems are assembled in a beautiful gift edition that provides a feast for the eyes as well as the heart.

User reviews

LibraryThing member muzzie
Extremely enjoyable, four poems about women. Ms. Angelou brings the women to life on the pages as the words flow with power and hope.
"I'm a women
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman,
That's me."

Words from the title poem of the work tell it all. A book about women for everyone.
LibraryThing member realbigcat
SHort and sweet but powerful verse. Maya Angelou short collection (4 poems) is as the title states phenomenal. I guess you wouldn't expect anything less from this great writer/poet. My favorite poemof the four is "Our Grandmothers." This poem really has a very powerful meaning that you can feel her
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passion and the struggle of black women as you read this one. Add this book to your poetry collection.
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LibraryThing member JRobinW
This would be an excellent book to share with the strong women you know or the strong women you are encouraging others to be.

Subjects

Awards

Grammy Award (Winner — 1996)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

32 p.; 5.04 inches

ISBN

0679439242 / 9780679439240
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