Etzer Vilaire


Etzer Vilaire was a Haitian poet and attorney.

Early life and education

Born in Jérémie, Vilaire was educated in private schools. He attended law school and passed the bar.

Career

Entering a law practice, he wrote poetry in his spare time but it was his true vocation.
He was a member of the literary society La Ronde.

Literary career

He published several books of poetry. His most remembered works are Page d'Amour, Dix Hommes Noirs, Années Tendres, and Nouveaux Poèmes.