Jacques Roumain

Who was Jacques Roumain?

Jacques Roumain was a Haitian writer, politician, and advocate of Marxism. He is considered one of the most prominent figures in Haitian literature. Although poorly known in the English-speaking world, Roumain has significant following in Europe, and is renowned in the Caribbean and Latin America. The great African-American poet, Langston Hughes, translated some of Roumain's greatest works, including Gouverneurs de la Rosée, a masterpiece of world literature. Although his life was short, Roumain managed to touch many aspects of Haitian life and culture.