The Lowland

Book Details

• Author: Jhumpa Lahiri

• Publisher: Bloomsbury

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9781408843543

• Cover: Paperback

• Pages: 416

• Release Date: 23-04-2014

• Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.0 inches

About the Book

The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri, a masterful and evocative novel, weaves an unforgettable tale of two brothers bound by blood but divided by ideologies and destiny. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2013, Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction 2014, and National Book Award 2013, this literary masterpiece explores themes of love, sacrifice, family, and political unrest.

Set against the backdrop of 1960s Calcutta and shifting to the United States, the novel follows the close-knit lives of Subhash and Udayan. Inseparable in their childhood, the brothers take divergent paths as Udayan becomes passionately involved in the Naxalite movement, fighting for justice and equality, while Subhash moves abroad to pursue an academic life. The choices made by Udayan spark a chain of events that shatter the quiet rhythm of their lives, reshaping their futures and the destinies of those they love.

With lyrical prose and emotional depth, Lahiri explores the intricate ties of family, the weight of legacy, and the cost of conviction. The Lowland is a compelling read for lovers of literary fiction and anyone drawn to stories of political history entwined with intimate human journeys.