The New Yorker: Poetry cover image

Kwame Dawes Reads Derek Walcott

The New Yorker: Poetry

CHAPTER

Exploring the Evolving Notions of Exile and Home Through Poetry

A deep dive into the shifting notion of exile in a poetry book, examining how it now encompasses emotional and psychological dimensions alongside physical displacement. Themes of identity, home, and absence are discussed as the chapter explores the complex feelings of being distanced from one's roots.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner