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Short Stories· United States

Interpreter of Maladies

by Jhumpa Lahiri
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1999211 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri is a landmark work of short stories, first published in 1999. Nine stories about the Indian-American experience—immigrants and their children navigating the space between their ancestral home and the new world—won Lahiri the Pulitzer Prize. Her debut collection is a masterpiece of quiet observation. Themes of Indian-American, immigration, marriage run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1999.

Book Details

AuthorJhumpa Lahiri
Published1999
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages211
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9780395927205
Editorial Score38/100
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ALA Notable Books
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Interpreter of Maladies about?

Nine stories about the Indian-American experience—immigrants and their children navigating the space between their ancestral home and the new world—won Lahiri the Pulitzer Prize. Her debut collection is a masterpiece of quiet observation.

Who wrote Interpreter of Maladies?

Interpreter of Maladies was written by Jhumpa Lahiri, from United States. First published in 1999.

What awards has Interpreter of Maladies won?

Interpreter of Maladies has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1999.

Is Interpreter of Maladies worth reading?

Interpreter of Maladies is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Indian-American, immigration, marriage.

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What category is Interpreter of Maladies?

Interpreter of Maladies is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

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Interpreter of Maladies originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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