Frankétienne is a towering figure in Haitian letters, celebrated for his profound contributions as a writer and playwright in both French and Haitian Creole. His work delves into the complexities of the human experience with a distinctive and evocative style. Beyond his literary achievements, he is also a celebrated painter and musician, bringing a multidisciplinary richness to his intellectual pursuits. He is widely regarded as a father of Haitian literature, shaping its trajectory with his unique vision and powerful voice.
Il s’agit du septième volume des huit ouvrages des Métamorphoses de l’Oiseau schizophone, écrits dans un seul souffle gigantesque, monumental en moins de deux ans. Aussi bien poésie et prose, ces mouvements illustrent l’esthétique fondamentale de la Spirale et le concept de l’écriture quantique où les mots sont traités à l’intérieur du texte comme des particules d’énergie sensuelle.