Maya Angelou’s 90th birth anniversary: 9 quotes by her and other female poets
Writing, as many would agree, is an act of empowerment. And when a woman writes, she not only takes charge of voicing her own stories but also asserts her presence. And while novels serve as excellent examples of this, poems written by women, more often not, are also reflective of their aspirations, urges and wants. If writing poems is an empowering act, then poems written by women is also emboldening. And while there are several women poets one is indebted to, the contribution of Maya Angelou cannot be denied. A poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, Angelou wrote extensively about her experiences in her autobiography and infused strength through her words. Her poem, Phenomenal Woman remains one of her enduring works and on her birth anniversary, we bring to you some snippets of poems by other female poets. (Designed by Rajan Sharma/The Indian Express)
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