Maya the poet, the author, the play-write, actress, mother, civil rights activist, historian, director, producer; Maya the Genius. Maya Angelou is the ultimate Renaissance woman and is one of the great voices of contemporary literature (mayaangelou.com). She is also one of the most influential African-Americans in American history. Through my research and readings about Maya I have come to the conclusion that she is an American genius. Maya has beaten the odds and become …showed first 75 words of 1262 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1262 total…intelligent women of all time. Maya has made a great impression on American Literature; she is a living legend. She continues to achieve goals and still writes passionately to this day. I have absolutely enjoyed researching her and life experiences, and also found myself intrigued enough to buy a few of her books. Maya Angelou will forever be known as the greatest African American Female author of all time. Maya Angelou, the poetic, literary genius.