Description:The poetry of Derek Walcott is said to standout from other contemporary American works because of its bold eloquence. This text provides literary criticism from some of the most respected authorities on his poetry. Examined works include "The Theatre of Our Lives." This title, Derek Walcott, part of Chelsea House Publishers’ Modern Critical Views series, examines the major works of Derek Walcott through full-length critical essays by expert literary critics. In addition, this title features a short biography on Derek Walcott, a chronology of the author’s life, and an introductory essay written by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University.