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Josaphat-Robert Large
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| Born | November 15, 1942 Jérémie, Haiti |
| Died | October 28, 2017 (aged 74) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Poet, novelist, art critic |
| Notable works | Les terres entourées de larmes |
| Notable awards | Prix littéraire des Caraïbes (Caribbean literary Prize) in 2003, nominated for the Haitian grand Literary Prize of 2004 |
Josaphat-Robert Large (born November 15, 1942 – died October 28, 2017) was a talented writer. He was a poet, a novelist, and an art critic. He was born in Haiti and later became an American citizen.
His book, Les terres entourées de larmes (which means "Shore surrounded with tears"), won a big award. It was called the Prix littéraire des Caraïbes (Caribbean literary Prize) in 2003. He was also considered for the Haitian Grand Literary Prize in 2004. Other famous writers like Edwidge Danticat were also nominated.
Josaphat-Robert Large was a finalist in another writing contest in 2002. He wrote his books in two languages: French and Haitian Creole. He was part of important groups for writers. These included the Society of French intellectuals and the PEN Club America.
Universities held special meetings to discuss his novels. One was at Florida International University in 2001. Another was at Fordham University in 2006. He also took part in big literary festivals.
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His Life and Exile
Josaphat-Robert Large left Haiti in late 1963. This happened after he was arrested during a student protest. The protest was against the government of Papa Doc Duvalier.
When he moved to New York, he continued his studies. He learned English at Columbia University. He also studied photography at the New York Institute of Photography. He helped start a theater group called La Troupe de Théâtre Kouidor. He often wrote for Haitian newspapers too.
His Passing
Josaphat-Robert Large died in 2017. He passed away from cancer.
His Books and Writings
Josaphat-Robert Large wrote many different kinds of works. He published collections of poems and novels. He also wrote plays and short stories.
- Nerfs du vent – Poems, Paris, 1975.
- Chute de mots – Poems, Paris, 1989.
- Les sentiers de l'enfer – Novel, Paris, 1990.
- Pè Sèt ! – Poems in Creole, Miami, 1994.
- Les récoltes de la folie – Novel, Paris, 1996.
- Les terres entourées de larmes – Novel, Paris, 2002.
- Keep on Keepin'On – English translation of Pè Sèt ! by Jack Hirschman, 2006.
- Rete! Kote Lamèsi – Novel in Haitian Creole, Port-au-Prince, 2008.
- Partir sur un coursier de nuages – Novel, Paris, 2008.
- Échos en fuite – Poems, Paris, 2010.
- Istwa Nanm Mwen – Poems in Haitian Creole, Port-au-Prince, 2010.
- Jérémie et sa Verdoyante Grand'Anse – Photography and Poems, Coconut Creek, 2012.
- Le Domic'île – Poems, New York, 2012.
- Rekot Powetik – Poems by students of Ecole Normale de Marfranc, edited by Josaphat-R Large, 2013.
- Mississippi Blues – Novel, Washington, D.C., 2015.
Music and Audio Works
Josaphat-Robert Large also created works with music.
- Eko Dlo [LaGrandans debòde] – Poems in Creole with music by Eddy Prophète, 2006.
- 5 Années de Textes et de Chansons des Vendredis littéraires – Poems by various authors, including Josaphat-Robert Large, August 2000.
Plays
He wrote several plays that were performed.
- La voix du Bisaïeul – Play in French, New York, July 1998.
- Dany Laferriere en pyjama – Presented at the United Nations, New York, February 2014.
- Les colis de la traite – Play for the Week of Victims of Slavery at the United Nations, New York, 2014.
Short Stories
He also contributed to collections of short stories.
- Rosanna – A mystery story in "Haiti Noir", edited by Edwidge Danticat, New York, 2011.
- Dark Days in Port-au-Prince – Part of a story series, Brooklyn, NY, 2014.
Awards and Recognition
Josaphat-Robert Large received several awards for his writing.
- Prix littéraire des Caraïbes 2003 (Caribbean literary Prize). This award was given by the Association of French writers.
- Finalist in the Ushant literary contest in August 2002.
- Nominated for the Haitian Grand Literary Prize in 2004. This was at the Miami Book Fair International.
- Finalist for the Carbet Prize in 2008 for his novel Partir sur un coursier de nuages.
See also
In Spanish: Josaphat-Robert Large para niños
