Jhumpa Lahiri
Pulitzer‑Prize Winning Author & Translator
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.
About
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
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Achievements
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
2000For Interpreter of Maladies, honoring excellence in short fiction.
Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award
2004Won for Unaccustomed Earth, recognizing outstanding short‑story collections.
National Humanities Medal
2014Awarded by the U.S. government for contributions to American cultural and intellectual life.
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