Jamaica Kincaid on “Putting Myself Together”
The celebrated writer discusses how she found her unique voice, and a new collection of her writings that begins with her first published piece in The New Yorker.
August 5, 2025
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August 5, 2025
Jamaica Kincaid on “Putting Myself Together”
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Jamaica Kincaid on “Putting Myself Together”
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The celebrated writer discusses how she found her unique voice, and a new collection of her writings that begins with her first published piece in The New Yorker.
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