December 10, 2008

Derek Walcott @ World Book Club: Rewind

Derek WalcottHarriett Gilbert interviews Derek Walcott about his epic poem Omeros. Among the highlights of the reading and the Q&A are Walcott’s observations about "ancestors," the terror of terza rima, and the “accident” of metaphor.

Please follow this link to listen to Derek Walcott's interview:



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4 comments:

Rethabile said...

Thank you. I'm off to read it. I think I'll nick your top ten idea. It's great.

Geoffrey Philp said...

Rethabile, I hope you like it!

Stephen A. Bess said...

I'll check out it. Geoffrey, are you gearing up for the holidays? It's time to revisit your book, 12 Poems and a Story for Christmas. I wish God's blessings for you and your family for this season. Take care. Peace~

Geoffrey Philp said...

Hey, Stephen!
yeah, the Christmas tree is up and we'll be string the lights this weekend.
Give thanks for the blessings and the same to you, my brother.

1Love,
Geoffrey