Antoine Dupré

Antoine Dupré (1782–1816) was an early Haitian poet and playwright. He was one of the first published poets and one of the first performed playwrights of independent Haiti. He is known for his historical works, such as the poems Hymne à la Liberté and Le Rêve d'un Haytien, and the plays La Mort du Général Lamarre and La Jeune Fille. Dupré was killed in a duel[1] at about 34 years of age.

References

  1. "Antoine Dupre". Retrieved 16 July 2013.


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