Frankétienne Through the Eyes of Marie-Andrée: Immortal and Unbreakable

On February 20, 2025, Frankétienne passed away peacefully in his room, at home, just as he had always wished. The Haitian cultural world is still reeling, and tributes continue to pour in. For its 31st edition, Livres en folie is honoring the author of Dezafi posthumously. And who better to speak about the man than his partner of fifty-six years, Marie-Andrée Manuel Étienne?

The house with red walls hasn’t really changed. It’s been ten years since I last set foot there. It has retained its unique charm. With its dozens of paintings, its pillars bright with vivid colors, and its walls covered in enigmatic thoughts, it remains frozen in time. The only difference today is that Frankétienne no longer lives there. This time, the son of Ravine Sèche does not greet me with his outstretched hand, a smile on his lips, and that sparkling, mischievous gaze. The genius is gone, even though this hou

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