Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri
"Unaccustomed Earth" is a collection of short stories by Jhumpa Lahiri that explores the lives of Bengali immigrants and their children in the United States. The stories focus on themes of family, love, loss, and cultural identity as characters navigate the challenges of assimilation and the tensions between their American and Bengali identities. The collection is divided into two parts, with the first featuring interconnected stories about the experiences of two generations of a Bengali family, and the second featuring standalone stories that explore similar themes. Overall, the book offers a nuanced and poignant portrayal of the immigrant experience and the complexities of cultural identity.
The 7807th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Indian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 333
- Words
- 120,000
- Original Language
- English
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- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)