I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
by Angelou, Maya
Titled after a stanza from Paul Laurence Dunbar’s poem
“Sympathy,” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is the first of a series of seven autobiographical
novels by African-American poet and writer Maya Angelou. Personally deeply
involved and affected by the civil rights movement, the volume explores racism
and identity in her early life.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings was nominated for the National
Book Award in 1970. However, due to its depiction of controversial subjects
such as sexuality, lesbianism and rape, the use of the novel in classrooms has
been frequently challenged.
First Edition Identification and Notes
Random House published the first edition of the novel in
1969. Markings for a first edition are characteristic of the publisher with the
words "First Edition" clearly stated on the copyright page. The first
issue also has a red-stained top edge.
Other Collectible or Notable Editions
In 1999, Easton Press published a special limited edition of
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in full leather with gold accents, silk end
papers, and a ribbon marker.
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New York: Random House, 1969. First edition of Angelou's critically acclaimed first book. Octavo, original first issue book, with the top edge stained red. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Roland, Joy! Maya Angelou." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Janet Halverson. An exceptional example. This testimony from a… Read more
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The Easton Press, 2015. Signed Collector's Edition. Leather bound and boxed. Very good. [8], 281, [1] pages. Boxed, With Certificate of Authenticity laid in, signed by Maya Angelou and witnessed by Mildred Garris on 2/16/99. Also signed by Roy S. Pfeil, Publisher. Signed on a special signature page by Maya Angelou with the sentiment… Read more
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First in the publication of this issue. As New, never read. Text unmarked. Spine tight. Gold edge pages. Includes note on Angelou..Red ribbon marker. No flaws. Red marble endpapers . Signed by Maya Angelou and includes signed certificate of authenticity.
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
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I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS
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