Baugh, Edward
Derek Walcott
- ISBN 13:
- 9789766406455
- author:
- Baugh, Edward
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University of the West Indies Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 100
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 12.45 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Derek Walcott: A Life in Poetry and Theatre. This concise biography explores the life and work of Nobel laureate Derek Walcott, focusing on his development as a poet, playwright, and theatre practitioner. The book delves into Walcott's relationships with friends and colleagues who played a significant role in his career, as well as the importance of his native St Lucia and family influences on his creativity. Walcott's seminal contribution to Caribbean literature is examined, with particular attention to his response to the region's colonial history. This nuanced exploration highlights the tensions and complexities surrounding the concept of "home" and its significance in shaping Walcott's artistic vision. Through this account, Edward Baugh sheds light on the evolution of Walcott's work, revealing a poet and playwright who was deeply attuned to the wider world of poetry and theatre.
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