In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, author Maya Angelou’s purpose is to tell about her childhood, while her viewpoint shows how she thinks and feels about her childhood.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a 1969 autobiography recounting the early years of American writer and poet Maya Angelou.
It is a coming-of-age story that depicts how strength of character and a love of literature can help overcome racism and trauma.
