Exploring Maya Angelou’s ‘Phenomenal Woman’
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I can explore Maya Angelou's 'Phenomenal Woman', including an appreciation of its contexts.
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'Phenomenal Woman' was first published in 1978.
The poem sees a confident speaker tell us how and why she is "phenomenal".
The poem is perhaps a response to the sexist and racist discrimination Angelou faced in her life.
Angelou performed 'Phenomenal Woman' many times in her lifetime.
The poem remains very popular because of its powerful and uplifting message.
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