Author: WALCOTT, DEREK
Title: The Prodigal
Description: Padstow, Cornwall: Faber & Faber, 2005. First English Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0571226515. As new. Shelf wear only (very slight dustmarks to top edge). Book and dustjacket in 'as new' condition, typed and folded A4 poem by author tucked inside front of book. ; As new. Shelf wear only (very slight dustmarks to top edge). Book and dustjacket in 'as new' condition, typed and folded A4 poem by author tucked inside front of book (origin unknown, possibly printed by reader). The Prodigal" by Derek Walcott is a poetic journey that traverses the landscapes of America and Europe, delving into themes of exile, belonging, and the duality of the New and Old Worlds. Walcott, a Nobel Prize-winning poet, explores his own sense of identity and cultural inheritance, particularly focusing on the influences of the Old World on his Caribbean roots in St. Lucia. The work reflects on the inner conflict of whether leaving a place equates to losing it, capturing the tension between wanderlust and the pull of home? This collection is a compelling exploration of self-discovery, art, and memory, making it a profound read for poetry enthusiasts. ; 137 X 15 X 205 millimeters; 112 pages. As New in As New dust jacket .

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