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British Exile Literature

British exile literature refers to works written by authors who have lived outside of Britain, often due to political, social, or personal reasons. This body of literature explores themes of displacement, identity, longing for homeland, and cultural reflection from the perspective of the expatriate experience. Such writings reveal how exile influences creativity, offering insights into the resilience and adaptation of British writers when separated from their native land. Prominent examples include works by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Muriel Spark, and Graham Greene, illustrating diverse responses to exile's emotional and intellectual challenges.