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In *In altre parole*, Jhumpa Lahiri draws from her own experiences to describe the challenges and joys of learning a new language and adapting to life abroad. The book is presented in both Italian and English, offering readers a bilingual perspective on second‑language acquisition, the cultural nuances of Italy, and the intimate process of forging a new linguistic identity.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Jhumpa Lahiri
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