An interesting feature on The Culture Trip takes a look at the life and times of renowned author and cultural icon J.M.G Le Clézio, who holds dual French and Mauritian citizenship. The writer, who says he considers himself a Mauritian exile, has published over 30 novels, essays and books of short stories - an output that earned him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2008.

If you’re interested in the subject of Mauritian-French identity, head on over to The Culture Trip and find out more about the style and themes of Le Clézio’s work.

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