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Literature and Performing Arts
 St. Lucia’s most widely acclaimed poet and playwright is Derek Alton Walcott who in 1992 was the recipient of the Nobel Prize in literature after publishing his epic poem titled Omeros in 1990. Derek Walcott together with Maurice Mason founded the St. Lucia Arts Guild back in 1950. With the assistance of his twin brother, Roderick Walcott, the Guild paved the way for St. Lucia’s literary works and drama which produced St. Lucian artists of Caribbean and international merits such as Garth St. Omer and Dunstan St. Omer. Derek Walcott is best known for his poetry some of which can be found in his collection called In a Green Night. However, as an accomplished playwright some of his best performances include The Harrowing of Benjy, Dream on Monkey Mountain, The Sea at Dauphin, Pantomime, and Ti Jean and his Brothers. He has produced at least 30 plays many of which make use of themes from Caribbean folk culture. The Derek Walcott Square in Castries was named in his honour.
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