Interpreter of Maladies
Interpreter of Maladies
Author: Jhumpa Lahiri
Number Of Pages: 198
EAN: 9780395927205
Release Date: 01-06-1999
Summary:
In 'Interpreter of Maladies' by Jhumpa Lahiri, this collection of nine short stories delves into themes of identity, displacement, and cultural conflicts. We meet characters like Mr. Kapasi, a tour guide who once aspired to be a doctor, now working as an interpreter for a doctor's patients, unraveling the maladies of others while dealing with his own loneliness. Another story follows a young boy, Eliot, who forms a bond with his Indian babysitter, Mrs. Sen, who misses her homeland. Each story beautifully captures moments of human connection and isolation, portraying the complexities of life in between cultures. Lahiri's elegant prose and keen observations make 'Interpreter of Maladies' a compelling read that offers profound insights into the human condition and the immigrant experience.
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