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Exile literature

Exile literature refers to works produced by writers who are forced to leave their homeland due to political, social, or personal reasons. This genre often explores themes of loss, identity, belonging, and the struggle to connect with one's roots while living in a foreign land. Writers express their experiences of displacement and longing for home, often critiquing the conditions that led to their exile. Examples include the works of exiled authors like Franz Kafka, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, and Salman Rushdie. Exile literature provides insight into the human condition, emphasizing resilience and the quest for understanding in adversity.