Roman Stories

Book • 2023
Written by Jhumpa Lahiri in Italian, 'Roman Stories' explores the lives of various characters in Rome without explicitly marking their racial, national, or ethnic identities.

The narratives delve into their experiences, relationships, and struggles within the urban landscape of Rome.

Lahiri's collection offers a nuanced portrayal of contemporary life in Italy through the lens of personal stories.

The book invites readers to contemplate the intersections of identity, place, and belonging in an increasingly globalized world.

Through vivid prose, Lahiri captures the essence of Roman life and its impact on the characters' journeys of self-discovery and connection.

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Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan
to highlight how accents can influence the interpretation of a literary work, particularly in audiobooks, where the narrator's accent can shape a listener's perception of characters' identities.
Pooja Rangan, Akshya Saxena, Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan, Pavitra Sundar eds., "Thinking with an Accent: Toward a New Object, Method, and Practice" (UC Press, 2023)

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