Omeros: FSG 80th Anniversary Special Edition

Named after Homer, Omeros is Derek Walcott's sweeping epic of the Caribbean, weaving together history, myth, and personal memory into one of the defining poems of the twentieth century. Set across St. Lucia, Europe, North America, and the Atlantic world, the poem reimagines classical epic through the experiences of colonialism, displacement, and the enduring legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.

Blending the lives of fishermen, wanderers, and historical figures with echoes of the Odyssey, Walcott explores themes of identity, exile, love, and belonging. Written in richly musical language, Omeros transforms the history of the Caribbean into a universal meditation on memory, loss, and the search for home, establishing itself as a landmark of modern world literature.