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The New Yorker: Poetry
Kwame Dawes Reads Derek Walcott
Feb 26, 2020
Kwame Dawes, a renowned author, reads Derek Walcott's 'The Season of Phantasmal Peace' and his own poem 'Before Winter.' They discuss themes of love, peace, mortality, and the transient nature of life. The conversation explores cultural topics, poetry analysis, and the evolving notions of exile and home through verse.
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- Kwame Dawes delves into nature and transience in 'The Season of Phantasmal Peace' by Derek Walcott.
- Kwame Dawes reflects on aging and mortality, exploring fatigue and longing for peace in 'Before Winter'.
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Exploring the Power of Poetry with Kwame Dawes
Kwame Dawes, an accomplished poet, delves into the themes of nature, beauty, and the human experience in his works. By reciting Derek Walcott's 'The Season of Fantasmal Peace,' Dawes illuminates the intricate balance between light and darkness, love and transience in the world. His insights reveal a deep connection to the Caribbean landscape and its poetic resonance.
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