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Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie (1971) is the first collection of poems by African-American writer and poet Maya Angelou. Many of the poems in Diiie were originally song lyrics, written during Angelou's career as a night club performer, and recorded on two albums before the publication of Angelou's first autobiography I Know ...
- Maya Angelou
- 1971
Apr 10, 2013 · April 10, 2013 | ISBN 9780307833273. Another remarkable collection of poetry from one of America's masters of the medium. The first part gathers together poems of love and nostalgic memory, while Part II portrays confrontations inherent in a racist society. Excerpt.
Aug 23, 2010 · Just give me a cool drink of water 'fore I diiie -- Oh pray my wings are gonna fit me well -- And still I rise
Jan 1, 1971 · May Angelou's "Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie" is a collection of her abstract poetry addressing oppression of blacks and sexual exploitation. Courageous, creative, raw, honest and searing.
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About Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water ‘fore I Diiie. Another remarkable collection of poetry from one of America’s masters of the medium. The first part gathers together poems of love and nostalgic memory, while Part II portrays confrontations inherent in a racist society. Read An Excerpt.
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Just Give Me A Cool Drink Of Water 'Fore I Diiie. Maya Angelou. Little, Brown Book Group, Apr 4, 2013 - Biography & Autobiography - 128 pages. A marvellous collection of poetry from...
