This succinct account the life of Nobel laureate Derek Walcott
focuses on his development as poet, playwright and man of the
theatre: director, producer, teacher. Friends and colleagues who
figured in his career are recalled. The importance of his native St
Lucia and family influences in the shaping of his creativity and
his view of the world are highlighted, as these evolved in synergy
with his receptivity to the poetry and theatre of the wider world.
In this evolution, the tensions and complex nuances of the concept
“home” are seen as an informing factor. The story points to
Walcott’s seminal contribution to the emergence of Caribbean
literature, with his response to the region’s colonial history as
a central factor.
General
Imprint: |
University of the West Indies Press
|
Country of origin: |
Jamaica |
Release date: |
November 2017 |
Authors: |
Edward Baugh
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
100 |
ISBN-13: |
978-976-640-645-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
976-640-645-6 |
Barcode: |
9789766406455 |
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