Françoise James-Ousénie has already written five novels and a collection of poems. She has chosen a new literary genre: theatre, for her new work “Adé La majorine de l’Oyack” published by Editions Ibis Rouge. A fictionalized fiction inspired by the life of Adélaïde Tablon.
Francoise James-Ousenie
Francoise James-Ousenie, has already written five novels and a collection of poems. She chose to try a new literary genre: theater with her book “Adé The majorine of the Oyack”published by Ibis Rouge editions. This play evokes one of the greatest female figures in the struggle for freedom, recently released from oblivion, Adélaïde Tablon.
“Adé La majorine de l’Oyack” published by Editions Ibis Rouge
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Born in Roura, Adélaïde Tablon became known in 1890 when the General Council of the time wanted to abolish the rural communes and replace the elected mayors with commissioners appointed by the government. For many, it is a return to slavery. The insurrection is organized. Among the rebels: Adélaïde Tablon. She was arrested in Roura and dragged naked to Cayenne where she was judged with the other insurgents.
“Adé The majorine of the Oyack” is a historical piece, which retraces this troubled period in the history of Guyana. The author was inspired by the archived acts of the trial to write his play. The reader is immersed behind the scenes of this drama: the motivations of the characters, but also their most intimate feelings. An impossible love story between the governor and the heroine spice up the plot.
“Adé La majorine de l’Oyack” published by Editions Ibis Rouge
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The piece is rhythmic, sensual, the dialogues chiseled, punctuated by traditional Creole songs. The story quickly comes to life in the imagination as the pages go by. “Adè” becomes an endearing woman, with firm convictions. She pays the price of the sacrifice. The other central character, the governor, gradually understands the rebels’ motives, but it is too late.
Beyond the plot, the author evokes a new troubled episode which the history of Guyana is customary, but also the strength and courage of the weakest who often by their innocence, rock a revolution. “Adé” by his courage exceeds his condition, and reveals himself, facing the oppressor.
“Adé The majorine of the Oyack” published by Ibis rouge de French James-Ousenie will be performed on stage very soon.
