The Drama of History: Representation and Revolutionaries in Haitian Theater, 1818-1907


Autoria(s): Dize, Nathan Hobson
Contribuinte(s)

Orlando, Valérie K

Digital Repository at the University of Maryland

University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)

French Language and Literature

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03/09/2016

03/09/2016

2016

Resumo

Since the beginning of the Haitian theatrical tradition there has been an ineluctable dedication to the representation of Haitian history on stage. Given the rich theatrical archive about Haiti throughout the world, this study considers operas and plays written solely by Haitian playwrights. By delving into the works of Juste Chanlatte, Massillon Coicou, and Vendenesse Ducasse this study proposes a re-reading of Haitian theater that considers the stage as an innovative site for contesting negative and clichéd representations of the Haitian Revolution and its revolutionary leadership. A genre long mired in accusations of mimicking European literary forms, this study proposes a reevaluation of Haitian theater and its literary origins.

Identificador

doi:10.13016/M2RB8Z

http://hdl.handle.net/1903/18530

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Palavras-Chave #Caribbean studies #Caribbean literature #Theater #Caribbean Studies #Haitian Literature #Haitian Playwrights #Haitian Studies #Haitian Theater
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