In the Shadows of Divine Perfection: Derek Walcott's Omeros by Lance Callahan (E

Description: In the Shadows of Divine Perfection by Lance Callahan This volume provides an examination of Derek Walcotts Omeros - the St. Lucian poets longest work, and the piece that secured his Nobel Laureate - that reveals the deep-seated bond between the root narratives of ancient Greece and the cultural products and practices of the contemporary Caribbean. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the Shadows of Divine Perfection provides an examination of Derek Walcotts Omeros 1990)- the St. Lucian poets longest work, and the piece that secured his Nobel Laureate-that reveals the deep-seated bond between the root narratives of ancient Greece to the cultural products and practices of the contemporary Caribbean. This book presents the first detailed reading of Walcotts highly controversial attempt to craft a Caribbean master narrative. This book also presents an overview of the poems ideological orientation and a far-reaching critique of current postcolonial theory. Lance Callahan engages some of the most vexing problems of authenticity by reading Walcotts work alongside ancient Greek literature and culture. Author Biography Lance Callahan recently received his Ph.D. from the University of New Brunswick, and currently teaches English at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Greek Calypso; Chapter 2 The Color of Shadows; Chapter 3 Strange Attractors; Details ISBN1138011649 Author Lance Callahan Pages 150 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd ISBN-10 1138011649 ISBN-13 9781138011649 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Subtitle Derek Walcotts Omeros Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1964 Short Title IN THE SHADOWS OF DIVINE PERFE Language English Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations DEWEY 811 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-07-17 UK Release Date 2014-07-17 AU Release Date 2014-07-17 NZ Release Date 2014-07-17 Series Studies in Major Literary Authors Alternative 9780415968041 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134451133;

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