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(Writer) Sam Selvon was a Trinidad-born writer who gained prominence for his groundbreaking 1956 novel, The Lonely Londoners, after moving to London, England in the 1950s. His unique writing style, which incorporated creolised English or "nation language," in both narrative and dialogue, set him apart as a significant voice in postcolonial literature. Selvon's exploration of themes such as immigration, identity, and belonging made a lasting impact on the literary world, earning him recognition for his contributions to multicultural literature.
