Louis-Philippe Dalembert Senior Fellow 2024–2025
- Discipline
- Literature
- Fellowship duration
- September 16, 2024–December 15, 2024
- Academic or artistic job title
- Writer and Poet
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Louis-Philippe Dalembert is a Haitian writer and poet known for his works that explore themes of identity, exile, and cultural heritage, often featuring strong female characters. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 1962, Louis-Philippe's writing is influenced by his Haitian roots and his experiences living in various countries, including France, Italy, the USA, Germany, and Israel.
Notable works include Le crayon du bon Dieu n'a pas de gomme/God's Pencil Has No Eraser (1996), Les dieux voyagent la nuit/Gods Travel at Night (2006), Mur Méditerranée/Mediterranean Wall (2019), and Milwaukee Blues (2021), the latter shortlisted for several literary awards. Louis-Philippe's writing is known for its lyrical prose, vivid storytelling, and socio-cultural commentary. He was awarded the Goncourt Prize for poetry in 2024.
Louis-Philippe has also taught literature and creative writing at various universities. His contributions to literature have earned him numerous accolades and a significant place in contemporary Francophone literature.
