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Summary & Analysis - The Namesake: Based On The Book By Jhumpa Lahiri

Duration
24min
Language
English
Format
Category

Non-Fiction

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.

© 2025 Golden Books Publishing (Audiobook): 9798347852086

Release date

Audiobook: 23 January 2025

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