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Celebrations: Rituals of Peace and Prayer
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Celebrations: Rituals of Peace and Prayer
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Dr Maya Angelou
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:112 | Dimensions(mm): Height 144,Width 200 |
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Category/Genre | Poetry by individual poets |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781844086153
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Classifications | Dewey:811.54 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Little, Brown Book Group
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Imprint |
Virago Press Ltd
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Publication Date |
3 December 2009 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Grace, dignity, and eloquence have long been hallmarks of Maya Angelou s poetry. Her measured verses have stirred our souls, energized our minds, and healed our hearts. Celebrations is a collection of timely and timeless poems: the inspiring 'On the Pulse of Morning', read at President William Jefferson Clinton s 1993 inauguration; the heartening 'Amazing Peace'; 'A Brave and Startling Truth', which marked the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations; and 'Mother', which beautifully honours the first woman in our lives. Angelou writes of celebrations public and private. Angelou is a chronicler of history, an advocate for peace, and a champion for the planet, as well as a patriot, a mentor, and a friend. To be shared and cherished, the wisdom and poetry of Maya Angelou proves there is always cause for celebration.
Author Biography
Born in 1928 in Missouri, Maya Angelou has been a waitress, singer, dancer, activist and actress. Her five volumes of autobiography and complete poetry collection are published by Virago.
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