Description: The Fortunate Traveller by Derek Walcott, Published by Farrar Straus Giroux, 1st edition 1981 Trade Paperback This is a poem by Derek Walcott, and it’s the title poem of a volume of his poetry.In this 208-line poem, Walcott explores themes related to civilization’s failures in being humane. The narrator, referred to as the “fortunate traveller,” is an emissary between powers. However, this traveler is morally ambivalent: while recognizing the horrors of Nazi concentration camps, they remain indifferent to Third World poverty.The poem is divided into four sections, each revealing different aspects of the narrator’s experiences. Here are some key points:1. Double-Crossing Officials2. Contrasting Scenes3. Indifference and God4. After DachauThe poem suggests that if God is indifferent, one should now write “After Dachau,” not anno Domini.Condition: The spine, page block, hinges, and joints are good. The binding cover is good with bumping noted. There are no missing pages, creases, or tears, and no underlining, highlighting, or writing in the margins.Buying: Please check our customer feedback and buy with confidence. You are buying without the benefit of a physical once-over, so we strive to take the most representative pictures possible. Our most valued customer is a careful buyer who studies the photos, reads the description, and asks pertinent questions.Shipping: Shipping quotes include all postage, packing, and insurance.International Shipping: We ship internationally using the eBay Global Shipping Program.
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Publication Year: 1981
Language: English
Book Title: The Fortunate Traveller
Author: Derek Walcott
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
