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Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

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“The Namesake” is a novel written by Jhumpa Lahiri, an American author of Indian descent. The book was published in 2003 and was well-received, gaining both critical acclaim and a wide readership.

“The Namesake” tells the story of the Ganguli family, an Indian couple who immigrate to the United States and make a life for themselves in Boston. The novel primarily focuses on their son, Gogol Ganguli, who is born and raised in the United States and grapples with the challenges of balancing his Indian heritage and the American culture in which he grows up.

The title of the novel, “The Namesake,” is derived from the fact that Gogol is named after the famous Russian author, Nikolai Gogol, by his father, Ashoke. The book explores themes of identity, cultural assimilation, family, and the immigrant experience in a nuanced and poignant manner.

“The Namesake” was also adapted into a film of the same name in 2006, directed by Mira Nair and starring Kal Penn and Tabu. Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel is celebrated for its exploration of the complexities of identity and the immigrant experience, and it remains a widely read and discussed work in contemporary literature.

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