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Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary Haiti, the play explores the life of Henri Christophe, a former slave who ascends to power as a general. It delves into themes of ambition, leadership, and the complexities of freedom following the assassination of Jean-Jacques Dessalines. The translation by Paul Breslin and Rachel Ney offers insights through an introduction and explanatory notes, enhancing the understanding of this significant historical narrative crafted by Aimé Césaire.
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The Tragedy of King Christophe, Aimé Césaire
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- The Tragedy of King Christophe
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aimé Césaire
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9780810130586
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary Haiti, the play explores the life of Henri Christophe, a former slave who ascends to power as a general. It delves into themes of ambition, leadership, and the complexities of freedom following the assassination of Jean-Jacques Dessalines. The translation by Paul Breslin and Rachel Ney offers insights through an introduction and explanatory notes, enhancing the understanding of this significant historical narrative crafted by Aimé Césaire.