ABSTRACT
The extensive published writing by and about literary exiles testifies to the vast amount of suffering and loss experienced by exiles yearning to be heard. Their stories illuminate the role literature plays in creating a sense of community for immigrants, refugees, and people living in various forms of exile. In teaching such stories in the classroom, students often hear echoes of their own family histories, validating experiences that previously seemed to them unique. Moreover, such stories, along with corresponding research and writing assignments, offer an ideal opportunity for students to discuss factors about their own internal and/or external exilic conditions.
