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Derek Walcott discusses poetry and his play "Dream on Monkey Mountain"

BROADCAST: Apr. 11, 1972 | DURATION: 00:52:29

Synopsis

Colonial West Indies & Caribbean poet Derek Walcott talks about the traditions of poetry not purely being just the written words. Poetry, says Walcott, is also oral poetry that's found in folk songs, folk tales and calypso music. Walcott's play, "Dream on Monkey Mountain" is about Makak, an old hermit who lived on Monkey Mountain his whole life, and was now being kicked off the mountain.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 11, 1972

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 57 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 29 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wolcott, Derek Poets Audiotapes. Radio programs. Dream on monkey mountain West Indies Caribbean Calypso music Hermit

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