1928–2014
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Thélyson Orélien
1988–
Canada
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Thélyson Orélien (born May 23, 1988) is a Haitian-born Canadian novelist and poet. He is best known for his 2026 novel C'était ça ou mourir, published by Éditions du Boréal in Quebec and by Éditions Grasset in France. The work received widespread critical acclaim and appeared on the selection lists for numerous literary awards, including the Prix Goncourt.
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