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What is the setting of Walcott's "Omeros"?

  • Saint Lucia

  • Jamaica

  • Barbados

  • Trinidad and Tobago

Answer

Omeros is a poem by Derek Walcott that is set in Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island. The poem tells the story of two fishermen, Achille and Hector, and their friendship. It also explores themes of love, loss, and death. The poem is written in a style that is both lyrical and epic, and it has been praised for its beauty and its powerful depiction of the human experience.
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