Mauritian literature

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The island of Mauritius is home to many languages, and Mauritian literature exists in

coolitude.[1]

After independence in 1968 writers like Dev Virahsawmy reactivated creole language, then considered as a "patois," and wrote literature, especially drama. The new generation of writers has expressed persistent concern with structure and more global themes.

While

Bhojpuri, and Morisyen. Mauritius's renowned playwright Dev Virahsawmy
writes exclusively in Morisyen.

Important authors include

Edouard Maunick
, Sedley Assone, Yusuf Kadel and Umar Timol.

Nobel Prize for Literature
in 2008, is of Mauritian heritage and holds dual French-Mauritian citizenship.

The island plays host to the Le Prince Maurice Prize, a literary award celebrating and recognizing 'writers of the heart'. The award is designed to highlight the literary love story in all its forms rather than for pure Romantic Fiction. In keeping with the island's literary culture the prize alternates on a yearly basis between English-speaking and French-speaking writers.

Notable writers

French language

English language

Creole

Works

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mauritius and global culture: literature". Researchgate.net. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Contemporary Mauritian Literature: (De)Colonisation, Globalisation, Multiculturalism". rcuk.ac.uk. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Que sont-ils devenus ? Azize Asgarally: le dramaturge profite de sa retraite politique". lexpress.mu. L'Express. Retrieved 2018-06-02.