Alibée Féry

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Général Alibée Féry (28 May 1818 - 1896) was a Haitian playwright, poet, and storyteller. Born in Jérémie, Féry was largely self-taught. He was the first person to tell stories of Uncle Bouqui and Ti Malice, characters who appear frequently in Haitian folklore.

Selected works

  • Essais Littéraires (play)
  • Fils du Chasseur (story)
  • Les Bluettes (poems)
  • Les Echantillons (stories)
  • Les Esquisses (historical stories)

References

  • Schutt-Ainé, Patricia (1994). Haiti: A Basic Reference Book. Miami, Florida: Librairie Au Service de la Culture. p. 92. ISBN 0-9638599-0-0.