Lahiri, Jhumpa

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Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri draws from her personal experiences as a first-generation immigrant to weave tales of family, identity, and personal growth. Her characters are often seeking ways to assimilate into contemporary American life while remaining true to their Indian heritage and history. Lahiri's narrative novels unfold at a leisurely pace, with evocative language describing people and places that may be largely unfamiliar to Western readers. Start with: The Namesake
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Lahiri, Jhumpa
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Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri draws from her personal experiences as a first-generation immigrant to weave tales of family, identity, and personal growth. Her characters are often seeking ways to assimilate into contemporary American life while remaining true to their Indian heritage and history. Lahiri's narrative novels unfold at a leisurely pace, with evocative language describing people and places that may be largely unfamiliar to Western readers. Start with: The Namesake
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