Derek Walcott receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for a poetic oeuvre of cultural breadth and historical sensitivity. His work joins Caribbean landscapes, colonial history and classical literary traditions to explore identity and belonging.
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Derek Walcott
Nobel Prize history for Derek Walcott based on the award records stored in the World History Database.
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Recorded Nobel Prize awards
1 distinct award entry or entries in the World History Database.
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