Description: (Poet)
Renowned Haitian poet René Depestre is highly regarded in Haitian literature for his significant contributions. Living in Cuba to escape the Duvalier regime, he played a key role as a founder of the Casa de las Américas publishing house. Depestre has focused primarily on poetry, earning notable recognition for his work. His career highlights include his exile experience, activism, and establishment of a prominent publishing house, solidifying his reputation in the literary world.