Etzer Vilaire

Etzer Vilaire (7 April 1872 - 1951) was a Haitian poet and attorney.

Etzer Vilaire

Early life and education

Born in Jérémie, Vilaire was educated in private schools. He attended law school and passed the bar.

Career

Entering a law practice, he wrote poetry in his spare time but it was his true vocation.

He was a member of the literary society La Ronde.

Literary career

He published several books of poetry. His most remembered works are Page d'Amour (1897), Dix Hommes Noirs (1901), Années Tendres (1907), and Nouveaux Poèmes (1910).

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References

Schutt-Ainé, Patricia (1994). Haiti: A Basic Reference Book. Miami, Florida: Librairie Au Service de la Culture. p. 99. ISBN 0-9638599-0-0.

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