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Adolphe Duhart (1830–1908) was an American 19th-century poet, fiction writer, and playwright who spent most of his career in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a free person of color and member of the Louisiana Creole community. His work, along with that of his contemporary Creole writers and artists, provides insights into the perspectives of free Creoles of Color who experienced the racial tensions common in 19th-century Louisiana. Duhart's writing at times also included feminist's themes and women's perspectives. He wrote in the French language and almost always used a pen name.