Interpreter of Maladies

"Interpreter of Maladies" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of short stories by Jhumpa Lahiri. It explores themes of communication, cultural dislocation, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly within Indian and Indian-American contexts. Each story delves into personal struggles, highlighting the emotional distances between characters—often exacerbated by language barriers and cultural differences. Lahiri's poignant prose captures the nuances of isolation, longing, and the search for connection in a modern world, making it a significant work in contemporary literature that resonates with diverse experiences of identity and belonging.