Caryl Phillips

Caryl Phillips, a celebrated literary figure, made his entry into the world on March 13, 1958, in the picturesque British West Indies, specifically on the island of St. Kitts, which is now an independent nation known as Saint Kitts and Nevis. This acclaimed author and producer has left an indelible mark on the world of literature, with his notable works including the 2001 film adaptation of The Mystic Masseur, the 1987 film Playing Away, and the 1996 novel The Final Passage.