Selected Poems Paperback – December 26, 2007

This really is a wonderful anthology. Baugh is to be congratulated for his selection of Walcott poems. What is most impressive about this book is the remarkable consistency of superb and characteristic poetry from the beginnings of Walcott's career to more recent work. The themes of exile, Walcott's ambivalent relationship with the European canon, and the nature of colonialism run throughout the work. Much of this work is autobiographical, presenting Walcott's remarkable ability to translate personal experience into beautiful language and universal themes.

I always knew Walcott was brilliant but this book illustrates just how brilliant. Background in English literary classics would help to appreciate the his work.

I bought this book for my girlfriend, who is an English major. She loves this author and book, so I recommend it for similar tastes.

Bought as a gift for a writer.

I ordered this to read more of Walcott's works. He is becoming a personal favorite

Very good purchase experience.

Mr Walcott is a living literary genius, excellent anthology.

delightful!

A GOOD OVERVIEW OF HIS LIFE