Interpreter of Maladies
Interpreter of Maladies
Jhumpa Lahiri
Mindy Kaling
Completely changed my life. - Mindy Kaling
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Interpreter of Maladies

Interpreter of Maladies

Jhumpa Lahiri
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Jhumpa Lahiri
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In the delicate tapestry of "Interpreter of Maladies," Jhumpa Lahiri weaves together the intricate lives of characters straddling the chasm between their Indian heritage and the bewildering landscape of the American dream. Through a collection of nine poignant stories, Lahiri explores the profound complexities of immigration, identity, and the unspoken intricacies of human connection. From the intimate grief of a couple grappling with the loss of a child to the profound revelations of an Indian tour guide to an American family, Lahiri's prose delicately excavates the hidden pains and unexpected joys of life caught between two worlds. Lahiri's narrative is a masterclass in storytelling, capturing the universal quest for love and belonging against the backdrop of cultural dissonance. Each story in "Interpreter of Maladies" is a window into the soulful depths of its characters, offering a luminous insight into the power of stories to comfort and heal. With her elegant, touching tales, Lahiri not only bridges the gap between generations and cultures but also reveals the shared human experiences that bind us all. This collection is not merely a reflection on the immigrant experience; it is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of life's myriad maladies.

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Released
1999
20 Apr
Length
198
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Completely changed my life. - Mindy Kaling
Still, there are times I am bewildered by each mile I have traveled, each meal I have eaten, each person I have known, each room in which I have slept. As ordinary as it all appears, there are times when it is beyond my imagination.
— Jhumpa Lahiri, Interpreter of Maladies

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