Born in London and raised in the United States, Jhumpa Lahiri is a celebrated author of fiction and essays in English and Italian. Her writing explores identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience.
Jhumpa Lahiri (b. July 11, 1967) is an Indian‑American author born in London, raised in Rhode Island, and based in Rome. Her debut short‑story collection Interpreter of Maladies (1999) won the Pulitzer Prize and PEN/Hemingway Award. She followed with the acclaimed novel The Namesake (2003), later adapted into a major film, and further collections l
For Interpreter of Maladies, honoring excellence in short fiction.
Awarded by the U.S. government for contributions to American cultural and intellectual life.
Won for Unaccustomed Earth, recognizing outstanding short‑story collections.
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