List of Mauritian writers

This list highlights writers and authors from Mauritius who create works in French, English, or Hindi. Notable figures include Nathacha Appanah, a Francophone writer born in 1973; Rajendra Arun, a Hindi writer who passed away in 2021; and Azize Asgarally, known for her work in multiple languages and her activism. Issa Asgarally, a prominent Francophone writer, was born in 1949. Richard Sedley Assonne, born in 1961, writes in both Creole and French. Eric Bahloo, born in 1964, is another Francophone writer. Lilian Berthelot, who passed away in 2012, wrote in French, while Somdath Bhuckory, a versatile writer in French, English, and Hindi, also served as the Town Clerk of Port Louis until his death in 1980. The list includes Marcel Cabon, a Francophone novelist active until 1972; Aslakha Callikan-Proag, who wrote in French until her passing in 2020; and Sabah Carrim, an Anglophone writer. Malcolm de Chazal, born in 1902, was a notable writer until his death in 1981. Raymond Chasle, a diplomat and poet, passed away in 1996. Lindsey Collen, born in 1948, writes in Creole and English. Ananda Devi, born in 1957, is a prominent Francophone writer. Monique Dinan, born in 1939, combines writing and journalism in French. Christine Duverge, born in 1969, and Ashvin Dwarka, born in 1977, are also Francophone writers. Bernard d'Espaignet and Jacques Edouard, born in 1964, contribute to French literature through various mediums. Jean Fanchette, who passed away in 1992, was a poet and psychoanalyst. Alain Gordon Gentil is both a writer and ...