First published 2015
Acclaimed author Jhumpa Lahiri bravely steps out of her native English to craft a deeply intimate memoir in Italian. Immersed in a foreign tongue, she navigates the challenges of self-expression, discovering unexpected connections and a profound sense of self. Through lyrical reflections on the act of translation, Lahiri illuminates the boundaries of language and the intimate dance between identity and expression. Elegant and insightful, "In Other Words" is a poignant exploration of belonging, creativity, and the transformative power of embracing the unknown.
Genres: literary-fiction, autobiography, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, personal-journey
Period: 21st century, 21e siècle
256 pages · Kindle Edition · Bloomsbury Publishing