[Welsh Rabbit]

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. I recently read a very good article by John McWhorter where he systematically examines the inconsistencies and outright lies that are abundant in Maya Angelou's literature.

[RepoGirl]

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. I recently read a very good article by John McWhorter where he systematically examines the inconsistencies and outright lies that are abundant in Maya Angelou's literature.

While I hated Ms. Angelou with a passion, I enjoyed that book when I was a wee lass. I'd really be interested in reading that John McWhorter article. Can you point me in the direction of it if it's on the net?

Let's see... worst liberal left wing book I've ever read in high school or college...

I was actually very lucky in High School, I went to school in conservative Martin County, Fl--so I didn't encounter any lefty hi-jinks in high school. However, college is another story...

I was a creative writing major for both undergrad and grad schools, so that meant a BOATLOAD of lit classes. Some extremely uber lefty writers and books I was forced to choke down:

Any deconstructionist crapola from Derrida, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (anything by Toni Morrison), anything by Alice Walker, The Family of Pascal Duarte by Cela was pretty annoying if I remember correctly (so much beer back then...)

[MHT]

Maya Angelou is a lousy writer and an even worse poet. Her stuff s**ks (and the missing word is not "stinks").

She is, however, an excellent actress, because her deep voice gives her lines a sense of automatic authority--imagine her paired against James Earl Jones.

I also understand she did a heck of a job running a prostitution ring and was an absolutely excellent madame before she realized she could really scr** alot more people over in the publishing business.

[A_perfect_lady]

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. I recently read a very good article by John McWhorter where he systematically examines the inconsistencies and outright lies that are abundant in Maya Angelou's literature.

Oh, please tell me where you found it? I love reading McWhorter!