George Lamming
George Lamming is a celebrated Barbadian novelist and essayist, known for his influential works that address themes of identity, colonialism, and the Caribbean experience. He was instrumental in the Caribbean literary scene and played a pivotal role in commemorating Guyana's independence through special publications, including a significant issue of the journal 'New World' that highlighted the political and social landscape of Guyana during this transformative period.
Born on Jun 08, 1927 (98 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 786,552 | 686 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 786,552 | 686 | $6,000 | 5$ |
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Guyana:
George Lamming wrote that Singh sought through every edition of Caribbean Contact to forge in his readers a consciousness which would make every one of us feel that the Region was his home.
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Guyana:
George Lamming is recognized for his contribution to humanism in the Caribbean.
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Jamaica:
George Lamming is a Barbadian novelist and essayist who inspired Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o.
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Sweden:
George Lamming is mentioned as a Caribbean author who influenced Ngugi wa Thiong'o.
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Guyana:
George Lamming, the Barbadian writer, wrote to Robert Hill about a special expanded issue of New World to commemorate Guyana’s independence.
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