Savremeni engleski jezik 8
vježbe – 4
INTERPRETER OF THE
MALADIES
Jhumpa Lhari (1999)
Migration: a diaspora
The diaspora that resulted from the conflict and
poverty in India meant that many Indians found
themselves living in countries such as Britain,
Australia, Canada and the United States.
THE AUTHOR
Jhumpa Lahiri was born in 1967 in
London, England, and moved to
Rhode Island when she was 3.
Her father and mother emigrated
from Calcutta, India, and Lahiri
spoke Bengali with them at home.
CULTURAL CLASH
Lahiri never felt fully American
Her parents had a strong
connection with India and
the family travelled there
several times.
In addition, Lahiri was
born in another country,