This was a collection that was hit and miss. While some poems touched the sublime, giving me great ideas and food for thought, others fell short. Nevertheless, it's a thrilling collection and one that is not to be missed, especially for those who appreciate poetry. Walcott is a creative powerhouse, pushing through poem after poem. Impressive.

3.5 stars ( )

This covers over three decades of Walcott's work. It includes such magnificent works as 'The Schooner Flight' and 'The Spoiler's Return'. Walcott is an extraordinary lyric poet.

Poet read from this collection at Bryn Mawr College April 8, 2003. Read "Names", "St. Lucie", "Endings", "The Fist", Love After Love", "Sea Grapes", "Schooner Flight". Won Nobel Prize for literature in 1992.