What literary award did Derek Walcott win in 1971?
Obie Award
Tony Award
Pulitzer Prize
Newbery Medal
Answer
In 1971, Derek Walcott won the Obie Award for his play, Dream on Monkey Mountain. The Obie Award is a prestigious award given to the best Off-Broadway plays of the year. Walcott's play was praised for its innovative use of language and its exploration of Caribbean culture.
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