Description: (Haiti's National Poet Who Was Also a Journalist and a Politician)
Oswald Durand, also known as "Haiti’s Shakespeare," was a renowned Haitian literary figure and the national poet of Haiti. He was a prominent romantic poet, journalist, and politician who served as the president of the Chamber of Deputies. Durand's notable work, Choucoune, remains celebrated to this day. His professional life was characterized by significant contributions to literature and politics in Haiti, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of the country through his poetry and public service.