Which of the following books authored by Jhumpa Lahiri?

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  1. Midnight Children
  2. The Lowland
  3. Harvest
  4. Ghana Must Go

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Option 2 : The Lowland
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The correct answer is The Lowland.

Key Points

  • The Lowland is a novel authored by Jhumpa Lahiri, published in 2013.
  • The book explores themes of family, love, politics, and the immigrant experience.
  • The story revolves around two brothers, Subhash and Udayan, set in Kolkata, India, and the United States.
  • The novel was shortlisted for the 2013 Man Booker Prize and received critical acclaim for its deep emotional resonance and literary style.

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  • Midnight's Children: This book was authored by Salman Rushdie and published in 1981. It is a landmark work in Indian literature and won the Booker Prize. The novel focuses on India's transition from British colonial rule to independence and the partition of India.
  • Harvest: Harvest is a play written by Manjula Padmanabhan in 1997. It deals with themes of organ trade and human exploitation in a dystopian society.
  • Ghana Must Go: This novel is authored by Taiye Selasi and was published in 2013. It narrates the story of a Ghanaian-Nigerian family and explores themes of identity, loss, and reconciliation.
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