Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou (ˈmaɪə ˈændʒəloʊ[1]), rođena kao Marguerite Ann Johnson (St. Louis, 4.4. 1928 [2] bila je američka pjesnikinja, spisateljica memoara, glumica i važna ličnost američkog pokreta za građanska prava. Godine 2001. ju je Ladies Home Journal imenovao jednom od 30 najmoćnijih žena Amerike.[3] Maya Angelou je poznata po seriji od šest autobiografskih knjiga, koje su počele sa I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, (1969)[4] a koja je nominiorana za Nacionalnu književnu nagradu i nazvana njenim magnum opusom.[5] Knjiga poezije Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die (1971) je nominirana za Pulitzerovu nagradu.[6]
| Maya Angelou | |
|---|---|
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| Biografske informacije | |
| Rođenje | 4. 4. 1928. Saint Louis |
| Smrt | 28. 5. 2014. (dob: 86) Winston-Salem, North Carolina, SAD |
| Nacionalnost | američko |
| Obrazovanje | |
| Zanimanje | pjesnikinja, plesačica, producentica, dramatičarka, redateljica, spisateljica, borac za ljudska prava |
| Opus | |
| 1969–2014 | |
| Književne vrste | Autobiografija |
| Web-stranica | |
| www.mayaangelou.com | |
Djela uredi
Književnost uredi
Autobiografije uredi
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, 1969.
- Gather Together in My Name, 1974.
- Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas, 1976.
- The Heart of a Woman, 1981.
- All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes, 1986.
- A Song Flung Up To Heaven, 2002.
- The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou, 2004.
Osobni eseji uredi
- Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now, 1993.
- Even the Stars Look Lonesome, 1997.
- Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories With Recipes, 2004.
Knjige za djecu uredi
- Life Doesn't Frighten Me, 1993.
- My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken and Me, 1994.
- Kofi and His Magic, 1996.
- Maya's World series, 2004.
Poezija uredi
- Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die, 1971.
- Oh Pray My Wings are Gonna Fit Me Well, 1975.
- And Still I Rise, 1978.
- Shaker, Why Don't You Sing, 1983.
- Now Sheba Sings the Song, 1987.
- I Shall Not Be Moved, 1990.
- "On the Pulse of Morning", 1993.[7]
- The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou, 1994.
- Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems for Women, 1995.
- "A Brave and Startling Truth", 1995.
- "From a Black Woman to a Black Man", 1995.
- "Amazing Peace", 2005.
- "Mother, a Cradle to Hold Me", 2006.
- "Celebrations, Rituals of Peace and Prayer", 2006
- Poetry for Young People, 2007.
Drame uredi
- Caberet For Freedom, 1960.
- The Least of These, 1966.
- Gettin' Up Stayed On My Mind, 1967.
- Ajax, 1974.
- And Still I Rise, 1976.
- Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, 1988.
Scenariji uredi
Filmovi uredi
- Georgia, Georgia, 1972.
- All Day Long, 1974.
- Madea's Family reuinon,2006.
Televizija uredi
- autor I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, 1979.
- Writer, Brewster Place, 1990-1991.
Režija uredi
- Down in the Delta, 1998.[8]
Gluma uredi
TV nastupi uredi
- Tapestry, 1975 (drama).
- Circles, 1975 (drama).
- Sister, Sister, 1982.
- Touched By An Angel, 1995.
- Moesha, 1999.
- Sesame Street, 1999.[9]
- Runaway, 2000
- The Oprah Winfrey Show, 2004.
Filmovi i drame uredi
- Porgy and Bess, 1954-1955.
- Calypso, 1957.
- The Blacks, 1960.
- Mother Courage, 1964.
- Look Away, 1973.
- Roots, 1977 (nominacija za Emmy za najbolju sporednu glumicu).
- Poetic Justice
- How to Make an American Quilt, 1995.
- Madea's Family Reunion, 2006.
Radio uredi
- voditeljica, Oprah and Friends, XM Satellite Radio, početo 2006.[10]
Audio-zapisi uredi
Muzika uredi
- Miss Calypso, 1957.
- For the Love of Ivy, 1968.
- Georgia, Georgia, 1972.
- All Day Long, 1974.
Recitacije uredi
- The Poetry of Maya Angelou, 1969.
- Women in Business, 1981.
- Phenomenal Woman, 1995.
- Been Found, 1996.
Izvori uredi
- ↑ „Archive copy”. Arhivirano iz originala na datum 2013-12-17. Pristupljeno 2007-12-14.
- ↑ „Maya Angelou”. Poets.org. Pristupljeno 25. 10. 2007. - 28. 5. 2014)
- ↑ „The power index”. Ladies Home Journal. Arhivirano iz originala na datum 2008-04-11. Pristupljeno 28. 05. 2007.
- ↑ Moore, Lucinda (2003-04-01). „A Conversation with Maya Angelou at 75”. Smithsonian.com. Pristupljeno 02. 10. 2007.
- ↑ „About the novel: Critical assessment”. Cliffs Notes. Arhivirano iz originala na datum 2007-12-16. Pristupljeno 22. 10. 2007.
- ↑ Healy, Sarah (21. 02. 2001.), „Maya Angelou Speaks to 2,000 at Arlington Theater”, Daily Nexus 81 (82), arhivirano iz originala na datum 2008-05-09, pristupljeno 2007-12-14
- ↑ Angelou, Maya. „On the Pulse of Morning”. Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia Library. Arhivirano iz originala na datum 2011-02-11. Pristupljeno 28. 05. 2007.
- ↑ Kennedy, Dana (1998-11-15). „Holiday Films; A Poet, at 70, ventures into the unknown”. The New York Times. Pristupljeno 12. 10. 2007.
- ↑ „Maya Angelou”. Muppet Wiki. Pristupljeno 28. 09. 2007.
- ↑ Greška u referenci: Nevaljana oznaka
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