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Kamau Brathwaite

    Edward Kamau Brathwaite is recognized as a foundational voice within the Caribbean literary canon. His works delve deeply into Black cultural life, tracing its manifestations across Africa and throughout the global diaspora. Brathwaite is particularly noted for his exploration of 'nation language,' which he champions as essential to cultural identity and expression. His distinctive poetic style and incisive literary analysis have significantly shaped the landscape of Caribbean literature.

    The Lazarus Poems
    Elegguas
    Born to Slow Horses
    • Deeply felt requiems from an internationally celebrated poet.

      Elegguas
    • A mystical masterwork about the afterlife by the great Barbadian poet at the end of his career.

      The Lazarus Poems