René Depestre Celebrates His 102nd Birthday on August 29

Those who have met René Depestre recently will tell you that he still reads, continues to write poems, retains an excellent memory, and never misses an opportunity to remind people that he will turn 102 on August 29, 2026.

The dean and one of the most illustrious Haitian writers is not letting up. Although he needs assistance to walk, he remains fully active.

Thanks to the National Archives of Haiti and Wilfrid Bertrand, Director General of the institution, Le Nouvelliste was able to retrieve and republish excerpts from th