Narratives of Exile and Belonging: Diasporic Voices in Contemporary Canadian and Indian English Fiction

Abstract

This study explores the complex interplay of exile and belonging as articulated through diasporic voices in contemporary Canadian and Indian English fiction. By examining a diverse range of literary works by authors from both contexts, the research highlights how narratives of displacement, cultural hybridity, and identity negotiation shape the diasporic experience. These texts reveal the tensions between memory and adaptation, home and alienation, as characters navigate multiple geographies and cultural landscapes. The analysis underscores the role of language and storytelling in constructing a sense of self and community amidst dislocation. Ultimately, this comparative inquiry into Canadian and Indian diasporic literature offers critical insights into the evolving dynamics of postcolonial identity, migration, and transnational belonging in the globalized world.