{"product_id":"interpreter-of-maladies-by-jumpa-lahiri","title":"Interpreter of maladies by Jumpa Lahiri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eA Temporary Matter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eShoba and Shukumar, a married couple living near Boston, grapple with the stillbirth of their child. During scheduled power outages, they take turns confessing secrets to each other, leading to a temporary reconnection that ultimately reveals the depth of their emotional distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eWhen Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eTen-year-old Lilia befriends Mr. Pirzada, a visiting scholar from Dhaka. As the India-Pakistan war looms, Lilia becomes aware of the political and personal tensions affecting Mr. Pirzada, highlighting themes of cultural identity and the impact of global events on individual lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eInterpreter of Maladies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eMr. Kapasi, a tour guide and part-time interpreter for a doctor, accompanies the Das family on a trip to the Sun Temple. During the journey, Mrs. Das confesses to him that her son Bobby is the result of an affair, seeking his understanding. This revelation leads Mr. Kapasi to confront his own feelings of inadequacy and the complexities of human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eA Real Durwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eBoori Ma, an elderly woman serving as the caretaker of a Calcutta apartment building, tells exaggerated stories of her past. When a theft occurs, she is blamed and cast out, revealing the fragility of her position and the judgments of the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eSexy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eMiranda, a young woman in Boston, has an affair with Dev, a married man. Through her interactions with Dev's wife and their son, she gains insight into the complexities of relationships and the consequences of infidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eMrs. Sen's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eEliot, an 11-year-old boy, is cared for by Mrs. Sen, an Indian woman who struggles with her new life in America. Her attempts to maintain her cultural practices, such as preparing traditional meals, highlight the challenges of assimilation and the longing for one's homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eThis Blessed House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eNewlyweds Sanjeev and Twinkle discover numerous Christian artifacts in their new home, leading to tensions between their cultural identities and the expectations of their marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003eThe Treatment of Bibi Haldar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003eBibi Haldar, a woman in Calcutta suffering from a mysterious illness, is considered a burden by her family. When she becomes pregnant, the community's perception of her changes, raising questions about societal norms and the treatment of women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003eThe Third and Final Continent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003eAn unnamed Bengali man recounts his journey from India to England and then to America, where he marries Mala. Through his experiences with his elderly landlady, Mrs. Croft, he navigates the challenges of immigration and the process of building a new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Born in London in 1967 to Bengali Indian immigrant parents, Jhumpa Lahiri grew up in the United States. Her cross-cultural upbringing deeply influences her writing, which often explores themes of identity, displacement, and the immigrant experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eEducation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lahiri studied English literature at Barnard College and earned an MFA in creative writing from Boston University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eCareer:\u003c\/strong\u003e She burst onto the literary scene with \u003cem data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eInterpreter of Maladies\u003c\/em\u003e (1999), which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000. Her debut was acclaimed for its sensitive portrayal of Indian and Indian-American lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eOther Works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lahiri has written several novels, including \u003cem data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eThe Namesake\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eThe Lowland\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eWhereabouts\u003c\/em\u003e. She has also published essays and poetry, and has recently embraced writing in Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255597424826,"sku":"34J42S35T-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/1_ea22b16f-d665-4da8-8b9e-8c122cb6da00.jpg?v=1762254407","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/interpreter-of-maladies-by-jumpa-lahiri","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}