A different kind of pervading feeling develops in "A Good Woman Feeling Bad." column on 24 July 2013 (check views). Keefe compares Angelou's poems to music, especially the music of French singer Édith Piaf, and also states, "These poems are full of shining hurt as, like curving scimitars, they skillfully pierce the hearts of their readers". Try refreshing the page. [11] By the time Shaker was published in 1983, she had published four autobiographies, eventually going on to publish seven. Learn about Author Central. Permalink Disable Highlighting Available copies. Hardcover – February 12, 1983 by Maya Angelou (Author) › Visit Amazon's Maya Angelou Page. Book Place Hold. Seller Bookfever.com, IOBA Published Random House, Condition Very near fine in a very good dustjacket (small chip to bottom edge of front cover of dj). ), Blundell, Janet Boyarin (1983). by Maya Angelou available from Rakuten Kobo. Haven't read poetry in years. [3] She had written songs for Roberta Flack and had composed movie scores. 1 Star - I hated it 2 Stars - I didn't like it 3 Stars - It was OK 4 Stars - I liked it 5 Stars - I â ¦ Although not quite as amazing as And Still I Rise, this is another strong collection. Maya Angelou No preview available - 1983. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please try again. Are you an author? by Maya Angelou". She studied and began writing poetry at a young age. cadent, dramatic and sometimes playful, these poems speak of love, longing, parting; of freedom and shattered dreams; of Saturday-night partying and the smells and sounds of Southern cities. Something went wrong. The text of the entry was as follows: Did you know... that "Caged Bird", which refers to author Maya Angelou 's first autobiography, is contained in Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?, her fourth volume of poetry? Angelou's 4th book of poetry. 2090 Shaker, Why Don't You Sing 3 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. Keefe, J. T. (Autumn 1984). [17] Mary S. Cosgrove, in Horn Book Magazine, calls the poems in Shaker "a lyrical outpouring of seasoned feelings from the heart and mind", and calls Angelou "musical, rhythmical, and enchanting". If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading. Are you an author? Okay, got it: Maya Angelou had a definite presence and was very entertaining, which means that her publisher knew that if she hit the road 'performing' her poems, books would get sold. by Maya Angelou 301 ratings, 3.93 average rating, 23 reviews Quotes Showing 1-2 of 2 “But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams [13] Their tone moves from themes of strength to humor and satire, and captures, more than her previous poetry, the loneliness of lovers and the sacrifice that many slaves experienced without succumbing to defeat or despair. In, Sylvester, William (1985). Common terms and phrases. / Maya Angelou Random House New York 1983. Maya Angelou (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. Angelou was given a multitude of awards during this period, including over thirty honorary degrees from colleges and universities from all over the world. Long (2008). She finds the best poems in Shaker are the ones that are structured like blues music. Please try your request again later. My meanings may not be correct or could be entirely different from what you may think they mean. Are you an author? In. Lyrical and cadent, dramatic and sometimes playful, these poems … in 1983. Not all the love poems in the volume focus on dishonesty or deception, but most, such as the title poem "Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? See search results for this author. Famous Inspirational Poem Caged Bird By Maya Angelou was first published in her book, "Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?" is Maya Angelou's fourth volume of poetry, published in 1983. Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? Early in her writing career, Maya Angelou had begun to alternate the publication of part of her autobiography (which now runs to seven volumes) and a volume of poetry. Unable to add item to List. It was published during one of the most productive periods in Angelou's career; she had written four autobiographies and published three other volumes of poetry up to that point. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. by Angelou, Maya. [13], Over half the poems in Shaker focus on love and doomed relationships. Shaker, why don't you sing? I'm throwin' thirty pounds from my hips on down Just listen to that cold steel ring, Lord, Lord Just listen to that cold steel ring" John Henry said to his shaker "Shaker, you'd better pray 'Cause if I miss that little piece of steel Tomorrow be … SHAKER, WHY DON'T YOU SING? [14] In the poem "Family Affairs", Angelou uses the German fairy tale "Rapunzel" as a framework to summarize her painful origins of slavery and to compare Black/white tensions. Shaker, why don't you sing? An acclaimed American poet, storyteller, activist, and autobiographer, Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri. Over half of them are love poems, and emphasize the inevitable loss of love. John Henry said to his shaker "Shaker, why don't you sing? There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 44. by Maya Angelou. Keefe, in World Literature Today, says about Shaker": "Deceptively light and graceful, Maya Angelou's poems are lyrical, emotional, melancholy". The poem is a Metaphor illustrating the differences between African-Americans and Whites during the civil rights era. "Review of, Cosgrove, Mary Silva (June 1983). DeGout, Yasmin Y. DeGout (2009). Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? Lyrical and cadent, dramatic and sometimes playful, these poems speak of love, longing, parting; of freedom and shattered dreams; of Saturday-night partying and the smells and sounds of Southern cities. Angelou considered herself a poet and a playwright, but was best known for her seven autobiographies, especially her first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, although her poetry has also been successful. [10] Bloom also believes that Angelou's poetry is more interesting when she recites them. [9] Critic William Sylvester agrees, and states that although her books have been best-sellers, her poetry has "received little serious critical attention". "Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?" Angelou considered herself a poet and a playwright, but was best known for her seven autobiographies, especially her first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, although her poetry has also been successful. Shaker, why Don't You Sing? [4] In 1981, after ten years of marriage, Angelou and her husband Paul du Feu divorced. Her singing and dancing and electrifying stage presence transcend the predictable words and phrases". / Maya Angelou. Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry like Christmas, Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women, Celebrations, Rituals of Peace and Prayer, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shaker,_Why_Don%27t_You_Sing%3F&oldid=962328147, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Publication date 1983 Publisher New York : Random House Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks; americana Digitizing sponsor Internet Archive Contributor Internet Archive Language English. Shaker, why don't you sing? Add to basket Remove from basket Print / Email. Angelou, Maya, 1928-2014 (Author). Common terms and phrases. In 2001 she was named one of the 30 most powerful women in America by Ladies Home Journal. Shaker, why Don't You Sing? "Racial Protest, Identity, Words, and Form in Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings". Lyrical and cadent, dramatic and sometimes playful, these poems speak of love, longing, parting; of freedom and shattered dreams; of Saturday-night partying and the smells and sounds of Southern cities. Short, Thought-provoking, and Enjoyable Poems, Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2013. 0 current holds with 2 total copies. It was published during one of the most productive periods in Angelou's career; she had written four autobiographies and published three other volumes of poetry up to that point. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. [13] Keefe agrees, and calls it Angelou's "central motif" and a rhythmical and hypnotic chant that cries out to be sung". Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? Shaker, why don't you sing? In "The Lie", for example, the speaker feels compelled to use deception to protect herself from her lover's abandonment. Bloom calls her performances "characteristically dynamic",[9] and says that Angelou "moves exuberantly, vigorously to reinforce the rhythms of the lines, the tone of the words. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Neubauer also states that the poems in this volume are full of "the control and confidence that have become characteristic of Angelou's work in general". There was a problem loading your book clubs. Angelou's publisher placed four poems in a smaller volume, entitled Phenomenal Woman in 1995. Lyrical and cadent, dramatic and sometimes playful, these poems … Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Please try again. / Maya Angelou Random House New York. Also in the 1994 collection were her three previous collections, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie (1971), Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well, and And Still I Rise (1978), along with I Shall Not Be Moved, published in 1990. [12], According to critic Carol E. Neubauer, like Angelou's previous poetry collections, "Shaker celebrates the ability to survive despite threatened freedom, lost love, and defeated dreams. Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? Please see Wikipedia's template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. is author and poet Maya Angelou's fourth volume of poetry, published by Random House in 1983. Shaker, why don't you sing? Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. (October 1995). Hardcover, New York: Random House, 1983. In Harold Bloom (ed. [15] Scholar Yasmin Y. DeGout agrees, and cites "A Plagued Journey" as an example of Angelou's themes of liberation found in all her poetry. In addition to her bestselling autobiographies, including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and The Heart of a Woman, she wrote numerous volumes of poetry, among them Phenomenal Woman, And Still I Rise, On the Pulse of Morning, and Mother. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Summary "Awaking in New York," tells not only of the awakening of the narrator, but of the whole city. [14] Neubauer considers Angelou's poem "Caged Bird", which she says "inevitably brings Angelou's audience full circle" with her first autobiography, as the most powerful poem in the volume. Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? / Maya Angelou. [2], The publication of Shaker, Why Don't You Sing occurred during one of the most productive periods of Angelou's career. It was not written for that pur-pose. [9], Angelou's began, early in her writing career, alternating the publication of an autobiography and a volume of poetry. Found Shaker (1983) (at the goodwell). Maya Angelou No preview available - 1983. Kindle Edition by Maya Angelou (Author) › Visit Amazon's Maya Angelou Page. She … Angelou returned to the southern United States, where she accepted the lifetime Reynolds Professorship of American Studies at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and taught a variety of subjects that reflected her interests, including philosophy, ethics, theology, science, theater, and writing. See search results for this author. Angelou had a broad career as a singer, dancer, actress, composer, and Hollywood’s first female black director, but became most famous as a writer, editor, essayist, playwright, and poet. Shaker, Why Don't You Sing is Maya Angelou's fourth volume of poetry. [8] Many of Angelou's readers identify her as a poet first and an autobiographer second,[8] but like Lynn Z. Bloom, many critics consider her autobiographies more important than her poetry. book by Maya Angelou. Bloom, Lynn Z. She began, early in her writing career, alternating the publication of an autobiography and a volume of poetry. 2 of 2 copies available at Clearfield. Random House; 1st edition (February 12, 1983). Buy a cheap copy of Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? Hardcover first edition - Her fourth collection of poetry - sometimes lyrical, sometimes dramatic, they speak of "love, longing, parting, of Saturday night partying, and the sounds and smells of Southern cities, of freedom and shattered dreams.". Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? But this, the fourth col-lection of poetry by the author ofI Know W hy T eCaged B ird Sings, w ll g t attention it deserves and more readers in Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? Edition: First printing. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Maya Angelou's success was driven by her charisma as a person, not her poetry, Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2017. "The Poetry of Maya Angelou: Liberation Ideology and Technique". [14], Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?, which contains 28 poems, is dedicated to Angelou's son, Guy Johnson, and to her grandson, Colin Ashanti Murphy Johnson.[13]. In the brief poem "Prelude to a Parting", the speaker instinctively senses the inevitable and implicit end of her relationship, especially when her lover draws away from her touch. Shaker, why Don't You Sing? ", describe the inevitable loss of love. (1985). [5][6], Although Angelou considered herself a playwright and poet when her editor Robert Loomis challenged her to write Caged Bird,[7] she has been best known for her autobiographies. [1] After her rape at the age of eight, as recounted in her first autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), she dealt with her trauma by memorizing and reciting great works of literature, including poetry, which helped bring her out of her self-imposed muteness. Wikipedia Citation. "Caged Bird", which refers to Angelou's first autobiography, is contained in this volume. I think the secret is this statement, printed on the inside jacket flap: "Maya Angelou holds her audiences entranced when she reads her work." John Henry said to his shaker "Shaker, why don't you sing? Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2010-06-28 18:56:28 Bookplateleaf 0002 Boxid IA111003 ISBN 9780394521442 Item Price $ "Maya Angelou". Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Black & African American Literature (Books). I liked! Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Lyrical and cadent, dramatic and sometimes playful, these poems speak of love, longing, parting; of freedom and shattered dreams; of Saturday-night partying and the... Free shipping over $10. Many of the poems in Shaker focus on survival despite threatened freedom, lost love, and defeated dreams. Got it. Current holds. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Slight tanning to bottom edge of dust jacket. Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women. In the poem, Angelou calls for a reconsideration of the beliefs that limit human beings, and insists that "hope allows action and forces engagement with the world". Lyrical and cadent, dramatic and sometimes playful, these poems speak of love, longing, parting; of freedom and shattered dreams; of Saturday-night … Her publisher, Random House, placed the poems in Shaker in her first collection of poetry, The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou (1994), perhaps to capitalize on her popularity following her reading of her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" at President Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993. "Dr. Maya Angelou". Book descriptions Lyrical and cadent, dramatic and sometimes playful, these poems speak of love, longing, parting; of freedom and shattered dreams; of Saturday-night partying and the smells and sounds of Southern cities. SHAKER, WHY DON'T YOU SING? Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? [16], Janet B. Blundell, in Library Journal, finds Angelou's poetry lacking in comparison to her prose, and states, "The reader is jarred by stilted, 'poetic' language and stilted, sing-song, school-girlish rhyme". Gillespie, Marcia Ann, Rosa Johnson Butler, and Richard A. About Shaker, Why Don’t You Sing? Cause I'm swingin' thirty pounds from my hips on down Yeah, listen to my cold steel ring, Lord Lord Listen to my cold steel ring" John Henry he hammered in the mountains His hammer was striking fire But he worked so hard; it broke his heart John Henry laid down his hammer - Ebook written by Maya Angelou. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Angelou had a broad career as a singer, dancer, actress, composer, and Hollywood’s first female black director, but became most famous as a … Glover, Terry (December 2009). / Maya Angelou. New York: Random House, 1983. dj. [14] Neubauer states, "Her poems in Shaker, Why Don't You Sing imply that as long as such melodies are sung and heard, hope and strength will overcome defeated dreams". Lee "Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?" 1983, Shaker, why don't you sing? A fact from Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? Angelou, Maya. Shaker Why Don't You Sing? por Maya Angelou disponible en Rakuten Kobo. "Maya Angelou". Please try again. Lyrical and cadent, dramatic and sometimes playful, these poems speak of love, longing, parting; of freedom and shattered dreams; of Saturday-night partying and the smells and sounds of Southern cities. "Maya Angelou: Self and a Song of Freedom in the Southern Tradition". Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. by Angelou, Maya. Maya Angelou died in 2014. This page was last edited on 13 June 2020, at 11:57. Read "Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?" First Edition; First Printing. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. "Review of, The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie. Critic J. T. Keefe calls it "a wise and deeply felt poem". Add to Wish List. appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know? She had written articles, short stories, TV scripts and documentaries, autobiographies, and poetry, she produced plays, and was named a visiting professor of several colleges and universities. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves. Memorable poems for me are *****ed. Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? [18] J.T. Common terms and phrases. [13], The rest of the poems in Shaker emphasize determination despite the "unabiding anguish over the oppression of the black race",[14] and deal with the cruel treatment of slaves in the South. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. How was Maya Angelou able to get so many poetry books published when her poems are so mediocre? I have summaried some of the poems based on what they mean to me. Learn about Author Central. ByMaya Angelou Random House, New York, 1983 44 pp., $7.95 RevTiewed by Gregory S. Kearse his gutsy little book won't win any major literary awards. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. An acclaimed American poet, storyteller, activist, and autobiographer, Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri. Australian/Harvard Citation. "Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Walker, Pierre A. is author and poet Maya Angelou's fourth volume of poetry, published by Random House in 1983. The life pulsates so steadily that the narrator feels the entire city awaken with him/her. 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