“I have never separated the writing of poetry from prayer. I have grown up believing it is a vocation, a religious vocation.”
Quote by Derek Walcott
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Conversations with Derek Walcott
This book features in-depth conversations with Derek Walcott, exploring his life, poetry, and thoughts on the craft of writing. The interviews provide insights into Walcott's creative process and his perspectives on literature and the world. more
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Derek Walcott
Derek Walcott, born on January 23, 1930, and died on March 17, 2017, was a renowned poet. His poetry, characterized by its unique style and profound humanistic concern, has won him the Nobel Prize in Literature. more
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