Derek Walcott
Nobel Prize laureate in Literature 1992
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Derek Walcott, born on January 23, 1930, in Castries, Saint Lucia, was a renowned poet and playwright. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1992 for a poetic oeuvre of great luminosity, sustained by a historical vision, the outcome of a multicultural commitment. Walcott dedicated his life to exploring themes of identity, culture, and the history of the Caribbean. He passed away on March 17, 2017.
Frequently asked
- Who is Derek Walcott?
- Derek Walcott, born on January 23, 1930, in Castries, Saint Lucia, was a renowned poet and playwright. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1992 for a poetic oeuvre of great luminosity, sustained by a historical vision, the outcome of a multicultural commitment. Walcott dedicated his life to exploring themes of identity, culture, and the history of the Caribbean. He passed away on March 17, 2017.
- In what year did Derek Walcott win the Nobel Prize?
- 1992 — Literature