Ernest Pépin is a key figure of the Creole movement, his style marked by the uproar of the sea and tormented by island hurricanes. His writing, inspired by local musical traditions and magico-religious beliefs, often explores the relationships between men and women. His French, which echoes with a Creole rhythm, denounces historical misunderstandings between Africa and the West Indies, aiming for reconciliation into an Afro-West Indian literature. Pépin's works are a vibrant testament to his island home and its complex heritage.
"Femme d'embruns brûlés Et de bourgeons d'étoile Qui crayonne les cyclones La monture des marées Et par ravine chaude où sommeille ta chaleur Redonne au monde le bel incendie La première étincelle La parole inconsolée des mythes".
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