An Introduction to Indian Diasporic Literature

Abstract

The term 'Diaspora' has manifold implications. It was basically used for the Jews who were forcibly displaced from their homelands to be scattered in new lands. But gradually diaspora was referred universally to all those people who leave their home country either voluntarily or forcibly. The implication of the term diaspora expanded to other areas including literature. This research paper aims to trace the emergence of diasporic literature emphasizing on the contribution of Indian diasporic literature to get it canonical status.