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Anansi the Spider: The Ultimate Trickster of West Africa and the Caribbean – Explore the Entertaining Tales of Anansi, a Clever and Mischievous Spider Figure in West African and Caribbean Folklore, Whose Stories Explain the Origins of Aspects of the World and Who Outwits More Powerful Beings Through Cunning, Deception, and Wit, Making Him a Beloved Figure of Resilience and Resourcefulness.

Anansi the Spider: The Ultimate Trickster of West Africa and the Caribbean (A Lecture on Webs, Wits, and Wonderful Stories) Welcome, everyone! Settle in, grab your metaphorical (or literal, I…
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Jamaica Kincaid’s *Lucy*: A Young Woman’s Journey from the Caribbean to America – Follow Lucy as She Leaves Her Home in the Caribbean to Become an Au Pair in America, Exploring Themes of Independence, Identity, and the Complex Relationship with Her Mother and Homeland.

Jamaica Kincaid's Lucy: A Young Woman's Journey from the Caribbean to America - A Lecture (🔔 Class bell rings! 🔔) Alright, settle down, settle down! Welcome, literature lovers, to "Decoding…
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Derek Walcott’s *Omeros*: An Epic Journey Through the Caribbean and History – Retell Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey in a Caribbean Setting, Blending Myth, History, and Contemporary Life to Explore Themes of Identity, Home, and the Legacy of Slavery.

Derek Walcott's Omeros: An Epic Journey Through the Caribbean and History – Retelling Homer's Iliad and Odyssey in a Caribbean Setting (A Lecture: Buckle Up, Buttercups! We're Sailing into Walcott's…