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Omeros
Sign in to saveOmeros is an epic poem by Saint Lucian writer Derek Walcott, first published in 1990. The work is divided into seven "books" containing a total of sixty-four chapters. Many critics view Omeros as Walcott's finest work.
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- Author
- Derek Walcott
- First published
- 1990
- Editions
- 13
- Subjects
- Trinidadian and tobagonian poetry (english), Pr9272.9.w3 o44 1990, Pr9272.9.w329 o44 1990, 811, Poetry (poetic works by one author), American poetry, New York Times reviewed
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Omeros is an epic poem by Saint Lucian writer Derek Walcott, first published in 1990. The work is divided into seven "books" containing a total of sixty-four chapters. Many critics view Omeros as Walcott's finest work.
In 2022, it was included on the "Big Jubilee Read" list of 70 books by Commonwealth authors, selected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
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