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Unaccustomed Earth

Jhumpa Lahiri

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Unaccustomed Earth

by Jhumpa Lahiri
Unaccustomed Earth
Unaccustomed Earth
Unaccustomed Earth

Intimate narratives spanning continents, family, identity.

If you have a taste for elegantly crafted prose and heartfelt stories, "Unaccustomed Earth" by Jhumpa Lahiri could be just the book you're looking to curl up with. The characters are as complex as they are relatable, navigating through familial bonds and personal growth. You'll find yourself transported not just to different parts of the world, but into the very souls of these characters. It's an anthology that manages to be both profound and accessible, resonating with readers long after the last page.

  • Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award (2008)
  • The Story Prize Nominee (2008)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book in South Asia and Europe (2009)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Adult Fiction (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Unaccustomed Earth

by Jhumpa Lahiri
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ISBN: 9780307472144
Author: Jhumpa Lahiri
Publisher: April 1, 2009
Date of Publication: 2009-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Literature, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 96331 readers)

Description

These eight stories by beloved and bestselling author Jhumpa Lahiri take us from Cambridge and Seattle to India and Thailand, as they explore the secrets at the heart of family life. Here they enter the worlds of sisters and brothers, fathers and mothers, daughters and sons, friends and lovers. Rich with the signature gifts that have established Jhumpa Lahiri as one of our most essential writers, Unaccustomed Earth exquisitely renders the most intricate workings of the heart and mind.
 

Intimate narratives spanning continents, family, identity.

If you have a taste for elegantly crafted prose and heartfelt stories, "Unaccustomed Earth" by Jhumpa Lahiri could be just the book you're looking to curl up with. The characters are as complex as they are relatable, navigating through familial bonds and personal growth. You'll find yourself transported not just to different parts of the world, but into the very souls of these characters. It's an anthology that manages to be both profound and accessible, resonating with readers long after the last page.

  • Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award (2008)
  • The Story Prize Nominee (2008)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book in South Asia and Europe (2009)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Adult Fiction (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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