Description
A dramatic, charter-like portrait of Toussaint Louverture unfolds from the brutality of slavery to the heights of revolutionary leadership—tracing the arc of a man who becomes general, governor, and ultimately a prisoner of France. Set against the upheavals of the Haitian Revolution, the story follows the choices, alliances, and moral pressures that shape both his rise and his tragic end, illuminating what it costs to fight for freedom. Through themes of liberty, dignity, political strategy, and the haunting consequences of empire, the play invites readers to consider how charisma and conviction collide with power. Rendered in the distinctive, lyrical spirit associated with Édouard Glissant and brought to English audiences by J. Michael Dash, this work offers a compelling entry point into a pivotal chapter of world history.
Available Editions
hardcover
Lynne Rienner Publishers
Published Apr 30, 2005
127 pages
ISBN: 9780894108945
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Details
First Published
1961
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Monsieur Toussaint by Edouard Glissant.