Derek Walcott Reading
Christopher Merrill introduces the Nobel Prize-winning poet, Derek Walcott. Walcott describes the process of writing his epic poem Omeros, and then reads from Omeros. He discusses themes of post-colonial identity evoked in Omeros. He explains the historical background of Tiepolo’s Hound, a collection of poems about Caribbean artist Camille Pissarro. He reads a selection of poems from that book, then takes questions from the audience.
In: International Writing Program Archive | Poetry
Authors: Derek Walcott
Date Recorded: September 13, 2002
Works Read: Walcott reads from Omeros.
Program: --
Format: reading
Contributors: Christopher Merrill
Topics: New formalism in poetry; epic poetry; exile; Caribbean history; St. Lucia; Caribbean Art; Camille Pissarro; post-colonial identity
Note: Other names for Camille Pissarro include Kami Pisaro and Camille Pisarro.