Derek Walcott - (Caribbean Biography) by Edward Baugh (Paperback)
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- 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.
- Author(s): Edward Baugh
- 112 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Literary Figures
- Series Name: Caribbean Biography
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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.Book Synopsis
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.Review Quotes
Review of the hardback: 'Baugh presents a study of each of Walcott's published books and this volume can therefore be seen as a valuable introductory tool for students, scholars and readers of Walcott's work, as well as being useful to those engaged in Caribbean and postcolonial studies.' British Bulletin of Publications
'Baugh presents a study of each of Walcott's published books and this volume can therefore be seen as a valuable introductory tool for students, scholars and readers of Walcott's work, as well as being useful to those engaged in Caribbean and postcolonial studies.' British Bulletin of Publications
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 4.9 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 112
Series Title: Caribbean Biography
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Literary Figures
Publisher: University of the West Indies Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Edward Baugh
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 2017
TCIN: 91877212
UPC: 9789766406875
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-7946
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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