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émigré writers

Émigré writers are authors who have left their home countries, often due to political, social, or economic reasons, and continue their literary work in a new place. This migration can lead to a unique blend of cultural perspectives in their writing, as they reflect on their experiences and challenges of displacement. Many émigré writers engage with themes of identity, belonging, and exile, creating significant works that explore both their homeland and their new environment. Notable examples include Russian authors in Paris, like Vladimir Nabokov, and Latin American writers in the U.S., such as Gabriel García Márquez.