In Other Words

In Other Words is a powerful nonfiction debut by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, chronicling her profound journey of learning the Italian language. Captivated by Italian during a trip to Florence, Lahiri immerses herself in this new world by relocating to Rome with her family, where she begins to write exclusively in Italian. This autobiographical work, presented in a dual-language format, explores themes of exile, belonging, and the quest for a new voice, reflecting on the challenges and joys of linguistic mastery. Read by the author in both English and Italian, it offers a striking exploration of identity and reinvention.