Elisabeth de Waal

Elisabeth de Waal was an Austrian writer and intellectual, born into the prominent Ephrussi family in 1899. She pursued her education in philosophy, law, and economics at the University of Vienna and the Sorbonne in Paris. Her literary work, including novels and essays, often explores themes of displacement and identity, informed by her own experiences of exile during the turbulent mid-20th century. Her posthumously published novel, "The Exiles Return," highlights her nuanced reflections on returning to a changed homeland after World War II. De Waal's unique voice contributes significantly to the literature of exile and diaspora.