La Danse des Saltimbanques by Paul Arcelin at Livres en folie

Composed of short narratives, "The Dance of the Acrobats" by Paul Arcelin is a memoir book. Published by C3 Éditions in 2022, the author delves into the realm of memories within its pages. From his childhood to the brutal dictatorship of the Duvaliers, his exile in Canada, and his political experiences, among other things, the book captures these aspects. Spanning 253 pages, the former chief of staff of former member of the National Council of the Government of Haiti, Williams Régala, vividly recalls his experiences in the corridors of power after '86. This book will be available at the 29th edition of Livres en Folie, the largest book fair in Haiti.

Elien Pierre
Par Elien Pierre
17 May 2023 | Lecture : 3 min.

The book "La danse des Saltimbanques" (The Dance of the Acrobats) by Paul Arcelin immerses us in distant memories and recent history of the country. With small steps, the author takes the reader by the hand and delves into his childhood memories of his hometown, Miragoâne, as well as stories that unfolded within the corridors of the national palace. He was a firsthand witness. He himself was involved in certain aspects of this history.

Born in Miragoâne, a commune in the Nippes department of Haiti, Paul Arceli

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