Oswald Durand
Oswald Durand (September 17, 1840 - April 22, 1906) was a Haitian poet and politician, said to be "to Haiti what Shakespeare is to England and Dante to Italy."[1] Among his most famous works are Choucoune, a lyrical poem praising the beauty of a Haitian woman, and Chant National, a lyrical historic poem which became as popular as the presidential hymn.
Born in Cap-Haïtien, Durand worked as a teacher before being elected to Congress in 1885, a position to which he was re-elected six times. He was involved with several periodicals and newspapers, serving as advisor, writer, and, in a few cases, founder.
Selected works
- Rires et Pleurs - published 1897
- Choucoune - published 1883
- Chant National
- Ces Allemands - published 14 June 1872
- Pantoum Triste
- La Mort de nos Cocotiers
Notes
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- ↑ P. Schutt-Ainé, Haiti: A Basic Reference Book, 95
