Omeros
About the book
The poem moves from the lives of Saint Lucian fishermen to histories of colonialism, exile and return.
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Saint Lucia
Walcott’s Omeros is an expansive poetic entry point, but this selection also includes fiction and shorter poetry collections. St. Omer examines divisions and hypocrisies within the island middle class. Lee brings everyday life, mortality and Christian faith together, while Lucien works with the rhythms of Creole speech. If Omeros feels too long to begin with, try Sounding Ground or Pierrot.
WHERE TO START
- OmerosDerek Walcott
- Shades of GreyGarth St. Omer
- PierrotJohn Robert Lee
Books to begin with
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Shades of Grey
About the book
St. Omer’s novel examines tensions within island middle-class life.
J—, Black Bam and the Masqueraders
About the book
Paul and Peter’s lives expose racial, class and gender hypocrisies within the Caribbean middle class.
Pierrot
About the book
The poet considers ageing, loss, faith and the carnival figure of Pierrot.
Sounding Ground
About the book
These poems use the rhythms of Creole speech to explore family relations, social memory and everyday life.
A Room on the Hill
About the book
John Lestrade confronts loss and the stifling atmosphere of island life while seeking a chance for change.
Nor Any Country
About the book
An educated returnee discovers his estrangement from his family and home island.
Context and sources
Sources on authors and their connections to this country. Specific edition details appear beside each book. Polish and English originals are not labelled as translations.
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