Derek Walcott Collected Poems 1948-1984 - (Paperback)

This remarkable collection of poems by Derek Walcott, winner of the 1986 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Poetry, includes most of his prior books of verse and all of his long autobiographical poem, "Another Life." With a total of 750 pages, this hefty volume offers a full record of Walcott's important endeavor.

His poetry is filled with the beauty, wisdom, directness, and narrative force of classic myths and fairy tales, and in this collection readers will find all the poems that have made him one of the most celebrated poets of our time.

With quotes from esteemed literary figures such as Seamus Heaney and James Dickey praising Walcott's "extraordinary" talent and "inventive" style, this is a must-have for any poetry lover or fan of Derek Walcott.