From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Caribbean poetry
Caribbean poetry
Caribbean poetry is any form of poem, rhyme, or song by Penguin Classic series, and Derek Walcott, winner of
that gets its derivatives from the Caribbean. This type of the 1992 Nobel Prize for Literature. These poets write pri-
media became popular primarily in the early 1900s with marily about politics, war, and spirituality among other
the works of poets Linton Kwesi Johnson, Kamau Brath- topics.
waite, and Derek Walcott.[citation needed]
See also
Origins • Caribbean literature
The origins of Caribbean poetry lie in countries such as Other important poets include Anthony Kellman whose
Jamaica and Barbados. These countries have been known 2008 book Limestone: An Epic Poem of Barbados is the
as international hot spots for great poetry due to their first published epic poem of Barbados. Kellman is the
unique styles, abstract ideas, and the addition of musical originator of the Caribbean poetic form, Tuk Verse, a
instruments to their style. Bongos were added for their form that incorporates melodical and rhythmical ele-
emphasis on lyrics, and for their added mood. ments of Barbados’ indigenous folk music. Mahadai Das
and Lorna Goodison are other notable poets.
Famous Poets
Famous poets from the Caribbean genre could include
References
Kamau Brathwaite, International Winner of the Sixth An- • http://www.courses.vcu.edu/ENG-snh/Caribbean/
nual Griffin Poetry Prize in 2006, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Barbados/Poetry/index.htm
who became only the second living poet to be published
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Categories:
• Caribbean culture
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