FT News Briefing FT Weekend: Jamaica Kincaid and Enuma Okoro on writing
Oct 1, 2022
Jamaica Kincaid, a celebrated writer known for her incisive explorations of race and colonialism, chats with Enuma Okoro, a skilled essayist who navigates themes of pleasure and grief. They dive into the complexities of identity, sharing personal narratives from their literary journeys and the significance of freedom of expression. The conversation also highlights the role of friendship in creative life and the cultural heritage that shapes their stories, enriching our understanding of women's voices in literature.
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Kincaid's Early Reading
- Jamaica Kincaid's mother taught her to read to keep her from bothering her.
- Kincaid pretended to have written everything she read.
Okoro's Love of Words
- Enuma Okoro loved words, storytelling, and Greek mythology as a child.
- She used writing to understand the world and her place in it.
Kincaid's Arrival in the US
- Jamaica Kincaid was sent to the US to work as a servant due to her family's financial struggles.
- Resentful, she kept her earnings and shopped lavishly.
