Etzer Vilaire (7 April 1872 - 1951) was a

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an poet and attorney.

Early life and education

Born in

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, 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'' (1897), ''Dix Hommes Noirs'' (1901), ''Années Tendres'' (1907), and ''Nouveaux Poèmes'' (1910).

References

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