Goan literature, though originating from a small Indian state, is remarkably rich and diverse, with authors writing in up to thirteen languages, including Konkani, Marathi, English, and Portuguese, a phenomenon partly fueled by its global diaspora. Its literary history began profoundly with the arrival of Asia's first printing press to Goa in 1556 by the Jesuits, although much earlier literature was tragically lost during the Portuguese Inquisition. Notable authors such as Shenoi Goembab (1877–1946) were pivotal in developing Konkani into a modern literary language, with Ravindra Kelekar contributing some of its foremost works and Pundalik Naik writing the first Konkani novel translated into English.

Significant milestones include the 1866 publication of Os Brahamanes, the first novel by a Goan, written by Francisco Luis Gomes. Overall, Goan literature embodies the region's unique identity as a 'cultural broker,' reflecting the vibrant interplay between Eastern and Western influences that have shaped its people and their stories.