Le vieux piquet
Subtitle: scène de la vie haïtienne
By: Louis-Joseph Janvier
Publisher: Éditions de la Dodine
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Jacmel, Haiti
Language: fre
Number of pages: 63
ISBN-13: 9789993571360
Description: New edition of 19th century novel. Offers a panorama of Haitian independence and the presidency of Lysius Salomon. Louis-Joseph Janvier (1855-1911) was a Haitian doctor, diplomat and novelist. While studying medicine in Paris he became interested in journalism and wrote several articles, such as "La République d'Haïti et ses Visiteurs", "Haïti aux Haïtiens", and "L'Egalité des Races." He also wrote several novels about Haitian life. A basic resource for Haitian literature and studies.