ST. LUCIA-LITERATURE- New publication on Walcott released

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – A new publication based on the work of St. Lucia’s second Nobel Laureate, Derek Walcott, has been released here and acclaimed as an essential addition to the understanding and appreciation of his work. The book titled “Interlocking Basins of a Globe – Essays on Derek Walcott” feature essays that range from discussion of Walcott’s earliest poetry in Twenty-Five Poems (1948) to his most recent collections that explore encroaching old age, The Prodigal (2004) and White Egrets (2010). It is published by Peepal Tree Press and according to its founder, Jeremy Poynting, the essays are written by several contributors including Monsignor Patrick Anthony and will also be useful to students who are studying his work.