A Conversation with Jamaica Kincaid - Writer's Symposium By the Sea 2026

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April 13, 2026 · 1h 9m

About this episode

Jamaica Kincaid discusses her life and literary career with host Dean Nelson.

Jamaica Kincaid is an Antiguan-American writer known for her vivid, poetic prose and exploration of themes like colonialism, family, identity, and the legacy of the Caribbean. Her deeply personal and reflective style has made her one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature. Born Elaine Potter Richardson on May 25, 1949, in St. John’s, Antigua, she moved to the United States as a teenager and began her career writing for The New Yorker. Her acclaimed works include Annie John, Lucy, A Small Place, and The Autobiography of My Mother. Kincaid joins host Dean Nelson for a lively and funny conversation at Point Loma Nazarene University. Series: "Writer's Symposium By The Sea" [Humanities] [Show ID: 41204]

People in this episode

Guest: Jamaica Kincaid

Topics covered

Jamaica Kincaid
literature
colonialism
identity
Caribbean

Keywords

poetic prose
family
legacy
Antiguan-American

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The New Yorker, Annie John, Lucy, A Small Place, The Autobiography of My Mother

Books & works: A Conversation with Jamaica Kincaid, Annie John, Lucy, A Small Place, The Autobiography of My Mother, Writer's Symposium By The Sea

Places: Caribbean, St. John’s, Antigua, the United States