SUMMARY & ANALYSIS
THE NAMESAKE
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JHUMPA LAHIRI
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING
CONTENT
A New Life
The Naming
Setting Down Roots
Expanding Family
The Weight of a Name
A Journey Home
American Education
Nikhil's Transformation
A New Beginning
Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
In Jhumpa Lahiri's novel, The Namesake, the story follows Gogol Ganguli, an American-born son of Indian immigrants, and his lifelong journey to understand his unique cultural identity. The narrative explores themes of family, tradition, love, and the challenges of finding oneself in a world caught between two cultures. We see Gogol navigate the complexities of belonging to both Bengali traditions and American individualism, as he grapples with his unusual name, romantic relationships, and evolving perspectives on his heritage. The novel offers a moving portrayal of the immigrant experience, the search for belonging, and the poignant quest for self-discovery.
SUMMARY & ANALYSIS
THE NAMESAKE
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JHUMPA LAHIRI
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING
CONTENT
A New Life
The Naming
Setting Down Roots
Expanding Family
The Weight of a Name
A Journey Home
American Education
Nikhil's Transformation
A New Beginning
Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
In Jhumpa Lahiri's novel, The Namesake, the story follows Gogol Ganguli, an American-born son of Indian immigrants, and his lifelong journey to understand his unique cultural identity. The narrative explores themes of family, tradition, love, and the challenges of finding oneself in a world caught between two cultures. We see Gogol navigate the complexities of belonging to both Bengali traditions and American individualism, as he grapples with his unusual name, romantic relationships, and evolving perspectives on his heritage. The novel offers a moving portrayal of the immigrant experience, the search for belonging, and the poignant quest for self-discovery.
Summary & Analysis - The Namesake: Based On The Book By Jhumpa Lahiri
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940194594764 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Golden Books |
| Publication date: | 01/21/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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