Wings of the Spirit

Description

In the rich tapestry of American literature, African American women writers have long been powerful voices of resistance, identity, and transformation. Search for Self and Sisterhood: Explorations in the Works of Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, and Maya Angelou delves into the literary legacies of three iconic figures whose writings illuminate the complexities of Black womanhood. This scholarly yet accessible work examines Toni Morrison’s nuanced portrayals of fragmented identity, Alice Walker’s celebration of female bonding in the face of systemic oppression, and Maya Angelou’s poignant journey from confinement to empowerment through autobiographical expression. Uniting these explorations is a central theme: the unyielding pursuit of self-definition, connection, and liberation. Both a tribute and a critical engagement, this book invites readers—scholars, students, and curious minds—to rediscover the power of storytelling in shaping personal and collective freedom.

About the Author

Dr. Madhavi Bolla is a Lecturer in English at Telangana Social Welfare Degree and Postgraduate College for Women, Sangareddy, Hyderabad. With a strong academic foundation and a deep commitment to teaching and research, Dr. Bolla has distinguished herself in the field of African American Literature, especially through the lens of feminist theory and its critical applications within literary discourse.
Her research interests include identity politics, Black feminism, postcolonialism, intersectionality, and the socio-cultural narratives of marginalized communities. She holds a Ph.D. with her dissertation titled "Representing African-American Women’s Experiences: A Study of Selected African-American Women Writers", which explores the nuanced portrayal of resistance, identity, and empowerment in the works of Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, and Maya Angelou.
Dr. Bolla has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in reputed national and international journals such as The Literary Herald, IJEL, IJELLIS, IJESC, IJNRD, RJELAL, and others. Her works investigate feminist ideologies, caste and racial intersections, literary censorship, and the transformative power of Black women's narratives.

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