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Derek Walcott

Poet · Author 1930–2017

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The person

About Derek Walcott

Saint Lucian–Trinidadian poet and playwright (1930–2017)

Ideas represented

Community Culture Identity Language Responsibility Spirituality

In their words

“This is the benediction that is celebrated, a fresh language and a fresh people, and this is the frightening duty owed.”