What was the title of Walcott's first collection of poetry?
25 Poems
The Journey
A Life on Paper
The Island Man
Answer
Walcott's first collection of poetry was entitled 25 Poems. This collection was published in 1948 and was a collection of poems that he had written between 1943 and 1947. The poems in this collection explore themes such as colonialism, identity, and the Caribbean landscape. 25 Poems was a critical and commercial success and helped to establish Walcott as a major Caribbean poet.
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