The Emigree

• Who wrote The Emigree?


  Carol Rumens
• "There once was a country"


  The speaker begins with nostalgia similar to how a fairy tale would begin, setting the tone for the reflection on a lost homeland.
• "My city takes me dancing" The Emigree


  The personification of the city suggests that the speaker's memories are vibrant and alive, showing how strong the emotional connection is.
• "The worst news I receive of it cannot break my original view" The Emigree


  This line shows the speaker's unshakable attachment to the idealized memory of their homeland, despite the reality of its transformation.
• "I am branded by an impression of sunlight"


  The metaphor of being "Branded highlights how deeply the speaker's memories have shaped their identity.