Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Lahiri reflects on growing up between cultures and languages, the puzzles that draw her to writing and translation, and the writers who changed how she sees the world. She also explores Calcutta’s magnetic pull, Bengali history, Italian literature, Indian classical music, and why book covers can feel like a world of their own.

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jhumpa Lahiri discusses her latest collection of stories set in Rome. Topics include exploring boundaries and trust, embracing Italian and exploring language, a traumatic incident and finding safety, exploring the darker aspects of Rome, and the challenges of translation.

Jhumpa Lahiri, author of 'Roman Stories', explores themes of identity and belonging in her new book. She discusses the influence of Alberto Moravia, the significance of names in writing, and the deep connection to Rome as home and identity.

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jhumpa Lahiri, renowned for her works like "Interpreter of Maladies" and "The Namesake," as she delves into the complexities of language and family. Lahiri shares how her upbringing across different cultures shaped her identity and writing style. She reflects on her mother's profound influence and the bittersweet nature of grief, alongside the inspiration drawn from her life in Rome. Explore themes of solitude, the art of observation, and the transformative power of writing that connects her to ephemeral moments.

Jhumpa Lahiri reads the short story "A Day," by William Trevor, and discusses it with The New Yorker's fiction editor, Deborah Triesman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices