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Give a brief bio data of Albert Wendt?
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Albert Wendt is a prominent Samoan writer and poet, born on October 27, 1939 in Apia, Samoa. He is considered one of the most important Pacific writers of his generation and has made significant contributions to Pacific literature. Wendt's work often explores themes of identity, culture, and colonialism in the Pacific region. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for his novel "Leaves of the Banyan Tree" in 1980. Wendt has also been a professor of English at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
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Albert Wendt
- Born: October 27, 1939, in Apia, Western Samoa (now Samoa)
- Died: December 16, 2020, in Auckland, New Zealand
Education:
- Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand: BA (1962), MA (1965)
Career:
- Lecturer in English, University of Samoa (1963-1968)
- Writer
- Professor of English, University of Auckland (1972-1990)
- Distinguished Professor of English, University of Auckland (1990-2004)
- Writer-in-Residence, University of Hawai'i at Manoa (1972-1973)
- Vice-Chancellor, University of the South Pacific (1995-2004)
Literary Achievements:
- Pioneer of Pacific literature in English
- Known for his novels, short stories, essays, and plays
- Explores themes of identity, colonialism, and cultural heritage in Pacific Island societies
- Recipient of numerous national and international literary awards, including the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Novel (1976)
Major Works:
- Novels:
- "Leaves of the Banyan Tree" (1979)
- "Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree" (1984)
- "The Mango Tree" (1987)
- Short Story Collections:
- "Sons for the Return Home" (1973)
- "Inside Us the Dead" (1986)
- Plays:
- "The House Next Door" (1975)
- "The Immigrants" (1977)
Legacy:
- A prominent and influential figure in Pacific literature and academia
- His work has played a significant role in shaping Pacific Island identities and cultural consciousness
- Continues to inspire and influence writers and scholars around the world
- Born: October 27, 1939, in Apia, Western Samoa (now Samoa)
- Died: December 16, 2020, in Auckland, New Zealand
Education:
- Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand: BA (1962), MA (1965)
Career:
- Lecturer in English, University of Samoa (1963-1968)
- Writer
- Professor of English, University of Auckland (1972-1990)
- Distinguished Professor of English, University of Auckland (1990-2004)
- Writer-in-Residence, University of Hawai'i at Manoa (1972-1973)
- Vice-Chancellor, University of the South Pacific (1995-2004)
Literary Achievements:
- Pioneer of Pacific literature in English
- Known for his novels, short stories, essays, and plays
- Explores themes of identity, colonialism, and cultural heritage in Pacific Island societies
- Recipient of numerous national and international literary awards, including the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Novel (1976)
Major Works:
- Novels:
- "Leaves of the Banyan Tree" (1979)
- "Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree" (1984)
- "The Mango Tree" (1987)
- Short Story Collections:
- "Sons for the Return Home" (1973)
- "Inside Us the Dead" (1986)
- Plays:
- "The House Next Door" (1975)
- "The Immigrants" (1977)
Legacy:
- A prominent and influential figure in Pacific literature and academia
- His work has played a significant role in shaping Pacific Island identities and cultural consciousness
- Continues to inspire and influence writers and scholars around the world
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