Poetry of Haitian Independence

Doris Y. Kadish, Deborah Jenson, Norman R. ShapiroYale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300213782

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Poetry of Haitian Independence

Doris Y. Kadish, Deborah Jenson, Norman R. ShapiroYale University Press

ISBN-10: 0300213786 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300213782 · 2015

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At the turn of the nineteenth century, Haiti became the first and only modern country born from a successful slave revolt. This volume presents a comprehensive collection of poems written during the early decades of Haitian independence, offering a vital window into the literary and political consciousness of a nascent nation. Through these translated works, the authors examine the complex intersection of colonial legacy, revolutionary fervor, and the pursuit of sovereignty in the Caribbean.

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Publisher: Yale University Press
2015
Pages: 356Language: English

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Author: Doris Y. KadishAuthor: Deborah JensonAuthor: Norman R. Shapiro

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Inferred: Haitian RevolutionInferred: Post-Colonial LiteratureInferred: SlaveryInferred: Translation StudiesInferred: Haitian LiteratureInferred: Caribbean HistoryInferred: Revolutionary Poetry

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