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Derek Walcott

Writing
87 years oldCastries, Saint Lucia, West Indies

Biography

Sir Derek Alton Walcott KCSL OBE OM OCC was a Saint Lucian poet and playwright. He received the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature. His works include the Homeric epic poem Omeros, which many critics view "as Walcott's major achievement."

Personal Details

Born
January 23, 1930 - March 17, 2017 (age 87)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Castries, Saint Lucia, West Indies
Known For
Writing