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Derek Walcott was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for contributing to which type of poetry?

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  • West Indian Poetry

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Derek Walcott was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1992 for his contribution to West Indian poetry. Walcott's work is often described as postcolonial, and he has been praised for his ability to capture the complex cultural and historical landscape of the Caribbean. His poems often explore themes of race, identity, and colonialism, and he has been credited with helping to create a new understanding of Caribbean literature.
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