Jamaica Kincaid
Jamaica Kincaid is an Antiguan-American author known for her poignant and lyrical prose that often reflects her experiences growing up in the Caribbean. Her works, such as 'Annie John' and 'The Autobiography of My Mother', delve into themes of colonialism, identity, and the complexities of motherhood.
Born on May 25, 1949 (76 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 75,754 | $3,845,000 | 3,476$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 746 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Totals | 2 | 84,570,494 | 76,500 | $3,851,000 | 3,482$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guyana:
Jamaica Kincaid captured this quiet vigilance in ‘A Small Place’, describing how those who live with drought must watch 'every drop of fresh water used.'
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Germany:
Jamaica Kincaid is a fellow at the American Academy in Berlin this autumn.
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Romania:
Jamaica Kincaid is recognized as one of the prominent writers in the running for the Nobel Prize.
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Spain:
Jamaica Kincaid is a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2025.
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Australia:
Jamaica Kincaid's My Mother departs from a naturalistic mode, utilizing surrealism to capture the evolution of the mother-daughter relationship.
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Canada:
Jamaica Kincaid is among the many literary references in Braganza’s essays.
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Germany:
Jamaica Kincaid is listed as one of the great authors featured in the New Yorker.
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