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Highlight Jhumpa Lahiris "Interpreter of Maladies"Highlight is a poignant collection of short stories that delve into the lives of characters straddling the boundaries between their Indian heritage and their American sur
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"Interpreter of Maladies," a short story by Jhumpa Lahiri, explores themes of cultural identity and the complexities of communication. The protagonist, Mr. Kapasi, is a tour guide in India who also works as an interprete