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University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo: Derek Walcott

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, created by a University of Buffalo math professor with a deep interest in African American and Caribbean writing, gives four poems by Walcott an audio of him speaking, and a biography and bibliography.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Derek (Alton) Walcott

For Students 9th - 10th
This Calendar of Authors' Literature webpage has biographical sketch about of this West Indian poet and playwright who received the Nobel Prize for literature in 1992. Walcott's works often deal with the conflict between his Caribbean...
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Derek Walcott

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Derek Walcott including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Walcott is also provided.
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British Council

British Council Arts: Derek Walcott

For Students 9th - 10th
Playwright, critic and poet Derek Walcott is profiled here, along with a list of his works and awards and a brief critical interpretation of his work. Contact information is included.
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Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1992

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nobel eMuseum allows you to read about the winner of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature, Derek Walcott. This website is organized into the following sections: "Press Release," "Presentation Speech," "Biography," "Nobel...
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: "A Lesson for This Sunday" (Audio Only) by Derek Walcott

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains an audio recording of the poem "A Lesson for This Sunday" by Derek Walcott provided by the Academy of American Poets.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Derek Walcott

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Derek Walcott, a West Indian poet and playwright noted for works that explore the Caribbean cultural experience. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1992.
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Curated OER

Derek Walcott

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the poem "Homecoming: Anse la Raye" by Derek Walcott. You can read and follow along as Walcott recites his work.