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- Islands in majesty: Nobel prize winner Derek Walcott. Maunick, Edouard J. // UNESCO Courier;Dec92, Vol. 45 Issue 12, p48
Profiles poet Derek Walcott, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Collections of his work; Ostracism of poetry; Lines from `The Fortunate Traveller.'
- 1992 Nobel laureate. // Ebony;Feb1993, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p46
Salutes West Indian poet Derek Walcott, who was awarded the 1992 Nobel Prize in literature for writings evoking Caribbean life. First black to win in literature; Swedish Academy of Letters; Cash award of nearly one million dollars; Walcott's early life; Education; Career at Boston University;...
- The empire writes back. // New Statesman & Society;10/16/92, Vol. 5 Issue 224, p35
Scrutinizes the accomplishments of Nobel laureate Derek Walcott. Why Britain's literary establishment has lagged in taking up Walcott's works; Walcott's appearance November 7, 1992 at South Bank; `Desert Island Discs'; Praise from Robert Graves, Joseph Brodsky, Seamus Heaney; Walcott's...
- Walcott blasts `ethnic cleansing' in Europe during Nobel ceremony. // Jet;12/28/92 - 1/4/93, Vol. 83 Issue 10, p24
Reports on comments made by Nobel literature laureate Derek Walcott of St. Lucia on `ethnic cleansing' going on in Europe. Walcott made comments when he received his prize; Comparisons to multiracial history of his native St. Lucia; Reaction to nationalism and anti-foreigner sentiment sweeping...
- The man who loves English. Kroll, Jack // Newsweek;10/19/1992, Vol. 120 Issue 16, p73
Profiles Derek Walcott, recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature last week. Crowned by the Swedish Academy of Letters; 62-year-old West Indian-born poet; Background of his life and education; Criticisms; Walcott's way of dealing with historic oppression; Taking back the language that's been...
- An island bard. // Time;10/19/1992, Vol. 140 Issue 16, p24
Pictures poet Derek Walcott, 62, who last week won the Nobel Prize in Literature, the first native-born Caribbean author to win the $1.2 million laurel. Walcott, who teaches at Boston University, has long been regarded as one of the finest living poets in English.
- Bard of the island life. Gray, Paul // Time;10/19/1992, Vol. 140 Issue 16, p65
Profiles poet Derek Walcott, who was awarded the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature, the first native Caribbean writer to win that honor. Walcott has long been regarded as one of the finest living poets in English, an accolade made even more impressive by the struggles he underwent to earn it. ...
- Derek Walcott, famed poet, playwright, awarded 1992 Nobel Prize in literature. // Jet;10/26/92, Vol. 83 Issue 1, p14
Announces that poet, playwright, teacher, painter and journalist Derek Walcott, 62, has won the 1992 Nobel Prize in literature for his writings reflecting the cultural diversity of his Caribbean homeland, St. Lucia. Walcott's current position at Boston University; Comments after winning the...
- Saint Lucia's Nobel lureate. // Americas;Nov/Dec92, Vol. 44 Issue 6, p51
Reports how the Organization of American States (OAS) conveyed its warmest congratulations to the government and people of Saint Lucia on the occasion of Derek Walcott's receiving the 1992 Nobel Prize for Literature. How he is the first Caribbean writer to receive that award; How he won it for...
- Noble Nobel winner. // Reading Today;Oct/Nov93, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p19
Reports on Nobel Prize-winning poet Derek Walcott's plan to create an international center for the arts in St. Lucia. Source of funds; Types of arts offered.
