The article focuses on the Haitian poet, René Depestre and the role he played in sparking a revolution in Haiti in January 1946. It highlights how his arrest by President, Élie Lescot set off a week-long uprising led by high-school students, ultimately resulting in the overthrow of the government. It also explores Depestre's background, his influential poetry collection titled "Étincelles" (Sparks), and the cultural impact it has on the nation.