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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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