Winner of the Griffin International Poetry Prize (2006).
Kamau Brathwaite Book order (chronological)
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.




Elegguas
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Deeply felt requiems from an internationally celebrated poet.
The Lazarus Poems
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A mystical masterwork about the afterlife by the great Barbadian poet at the end of his career.