... and deflects the perception by encouraging the women to embrace cultural confidence and identity. According to an article by Danielle Dorky, as a writer, Maya Angelou acquired her inspiration from different authors who had written books and poems, which she used to read from her childhood (1). One of the most recognized writers that inspired Angelou was Edgar Allen Poe. In most of ... her lifetime, Angelou states that she had read all works done by Thomas Wolfe, as well as memorizing his works during childhood (Danielle Dorky 1). Wolfe is among the most celebrated authors of the early 2...

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