Madagascar
- Elie-Charles Abraham (1919– ), poet.
- David Jaomanoro (1953– ), poet, short story writer and playwright.
- Esther Nirina (1932– ), poet.
- Hajasoa Vololona Picard-Ravololonirina (1956– ), academic, politician and poet.
- Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo (1903–1937), poet and novelist.
- Jacques Rabémanajara (1913– ), poet, playwright and politician.
- Raymond William Rabemananjara (1913– ), historian and writer.
- Charlotte Arisoa Rafenomanjato (1938– ), writer and translator.
- Elie Rajaonarison (1951–2010), poet.
- Régis Rajemisa-Raolison (1913– ), poet and educator.
- Jean-Luc Raharimanana (1967– ), French-language writer.
- Michèle Rakotoson (1948– ), novelist, short story writer and playwright.
- Flavien Ranaivo (1914– ), poet and writer.
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