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Derek Walcott reading, The University of Iowa, September 13, 2002
Walcott, Derek
Merrill, Christopher
University of Iowa. International Writing Program
2002-09-13
Christopher Merrill introduces th 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 idenity evoked in Omeros. He explains the historical background of Tiepolo's Hound, a collection of poems about Carribean artist Camille Pissarro. He reads a selection of poems from that book, then takes questions from the audience.
Ida Cordelia Beam Lecture Series
Authors Writing
New formalism in poetry epic poetry exile Caribbean history St. Lucia Caribbean Art Camille Pissarro post-colonial identity African diaspora Chaka Zulu
Pissarro, Camille, 1830-1903 Walcott, Derek
2000-2010
United States -- Iowa -- Iowa City
01:23:35
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