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I sometimes notice that a work of literature has been written by an immigrant. It's not just the sentences - it's something in the underlying world-view, the imagery, the way different things are g...
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2019-12-12T21:57:24Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#3: Attribution notice added
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2019-12-08T09:16:45Z (almost 5 years ago)
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I sometimes notice that a work of literature has been written by an immigrant. It's not just the sentences - it's something in the underlying world-view, the imagery, the way different things are given attention. I love this effect, and go looking for it. Why? Because I find the different POV of the writer interesting. You bring a different experience, which allows you to tell a different story. **What you have is a unique advantage. Don't fear it - use it!** There are multiple examples of very successful writers who were not born in the country where they wrote, and who wrote in a language other than their mother's tongue. Consider Vladimir Nabokov, a Russian-American writer. Or, if you're looking for a more modern example, consider Ken Liu - a Chinese-American writer of f/sf, who has received Hugos, Nebulas, and other awards for his short stories.
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2018-07-01T14:50:47Z (over 6 years ago)
Original score: 9