The Eye of the Earth
| Author | Niyi Osundare |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Publisher | Heinemann Educational Books |
Publication date | 1986 |
| Publication place | Nigeria |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 51 |
| ISBN | 978-978-129-139-5 |
| OCLC | 17385265 |
| Preceded by | A Nib in the Pond (1986) |
| Followed by | Songs of the Season (1987) |
The Eye of the Earth is a collection of poems by Niyi Osundare, published in 1986 by Heinemann Educational Books. The work was awarded the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for the African poetry book category, and the Association of Nigerian Authors' Poetry Prize in its year of publication. The collection comprises nineteen poems that explore nature, culture, memory, and social justice. The anthology is divided into three sections, each reflecting a different aspect of the poet's relationship with his homeland.