Exploring Derek Walcott's 'The Season of Fantasmal Peace'

The chapter delves into the poem 'The Season of Fantasmal Peace' by Derek Walcott, discussing its themes of light, shadows, and the passage of time. Exploring references challenging to Caribbean students and the cosmopolitan city setting, the conversation touches on the poem's evocation of fleeting moments of love and peace. Reflecting on the temporary nature of love and the tension between fury and peace, the chapter highlights the transcendent experience within the poet's hopeful and symbolic imagery.