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Africa
by
Maya Angelou
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Africa Quotes
Find quotes from this poem, with commentary from Shmoop. Pick a theme below to begin.
Transformation Quotes
Thus she has lain Black through the years. (7-8)
Suffering Quotes
brigands ungentled icicle bold (11-12)
Patriotism Quotes
sugarcane sweet deserts her hair golden her feet mountains her breasts two Niles her tears. (2-6)
Appearances Quotes
deserts her hair golden her feet (3-4)
