The Prodigal, Derek Walcott's 2005 collection, is a compelling steer between exile and belonging, Europe and the New World, wanderlust and the inevitable pull of home.
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Derek Walcott was born in St Lucia, in the West Indies, in 1930. The author of many plays and books of poetry, he was awarded the Queen's Medal for Poetry in 1988 and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1992. The Prodigal, a new long poem, is his first book since Tiepolo's Hound in 2000. He now divides his time between St Lucia and New York.
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR004062436
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Vendeur : Anybook.com, Lincoln, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780571226511. N° de réf. du vendeur 9758161
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Vendeur : Literary Cat Books, Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. First English Edition. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur LCB62089
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Vendeur : Mungobooks, Poole, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 1st edition 1st printing hardback in unclipped dustjacket. Book & jacket in fine condition with no inscriptions. Not a book club edition, ex library or a remainder. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1735570307280
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Vendeur : St Paul's Bookshop P.B.F.A., Peterborough, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Reprinted hardback copy, Fine in Fine dust jacket. N° de réf. du vendeur 042927
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Vendeur : OJ-BOOKS ABA / PBFA, SOLIHULL, Royaume-Uni
Etat : As New. First Edition, first impression, with printing sequence line '24681097531'. Publisher's brown paper covered boards with gilt lettering to spine, and blue endpapers. Clear, removable, archival protective sleeve fitted to dust-jacket. Octavo. pp. [6], 106. A book in Fine condition in a Fine dust-jacket which is not price-clipped. N° de réf. du vendeur 100627
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Vendeur : Merandja Books, Cornwall, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Thus. A hardback book with both book and jacket in fine condition, dated 2005. N° de réf. du vendeur 061553
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