Jean-Baptiste Romane

Template:Short description Jean-Baptiste Romane (1807 - 1858) was an early Haitian poet and playwright.

Romane is best known for his first work, the lyrical poem Hymne à l'Indépendance (Hymn to Independence). When France announced its official recognition of Haitian independence, Romane's poem was sung at the subsequent national celebration. His works were typically historic or patriotic; many celebrated the heroes of the Haitian Revolution. For one poem, Vers à la France, Romane was awarded a gold medallion by the French government.

Selected works

Poems

• A l'Artibonite
• A l'Ozama
• Hymne à l'Indépendance (1825)
• Sur la Ville de Saint-Domingue

Plays

• La Mort de Christophe

References

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