Maya Angelou: The Complete Poetry - Hardcover

The complete poetic works of Maya Angelou—a luminous collection celebrating the voice of one of America's most beloved poets, memoirists, and civil rights activists.

This comprehensive hardcover edition brings together all of Maya Angelou's published poetry, from her groundbreaking debut collection to her final works. Her verses speak with unflinching honesty about identity, resilience, love, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Through her distinctive voice—at once lyrical and powerful, intimate and universal—Angelou transformed American poetry and inspired generations of readers worldwide.

What you'll discover:

• Her iconic poem "Still I Rise" and other celebrated works
• "On the Pulse of Morning," her historic inaugural poem for President Clinton
• Poems from Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie and other collections
• Final long-form poems including "A Brave and Startling Truth" and "Amazing Peace"
• "His Day Is Done," her tribute to Nelson Mandela
• The never-before-published "Amazement Awaits," commissioned for the 2008 Olympic Games

Angelou's poetry explores themes of Black identity, womanhood, survival, and triumph with grace, courage, and profound humanity. Her words celebrate resilience in the face of oppression, the beauty of self-love, and the transformative power of speaking one's truth. This is poetry that uplifts, challenges, and heals.

Perfect for: Admirers of Maya Angelou's work, students of American poetry and civil rights literature, those seeking poetry of resilience and empowerment, readers interested in Black literature and women's voices, and anyone drawn to verse that speaks to the depth and dignity of human experience.

This illustrated hardcover edition includes 336 pages of Maya Angelou's complete poetic legacy.