Thelson Aurelien, born in 1988, is a Quebec writer of Haitian descent. A poet, novelist, and critic, he created literary works rich in themes of memory, exile, and belonging. Since the publication of his first novel C’était ça ou mourir (It Was This or Death) in Quebec by Éditions du Boréal, which is currently being translated into many languages around the world, the novel has received wide international acclaim. This novel heralds a prominent literary voice in contemporary literature.

Thélyson Orélien
ثيلسون أوريليان
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Thelson Aurelien, born in 1988, is a Quebec writer of Haitian descent. A poet, novelist, and critic, he created literary works rich in themes of memory, exile, and belonging. Since the publication of his first novel C’était ça ou mourir (It Was This or Death) in Quebec by Édition…
