Roman Stories
What's it about
Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own city, or an outsider looking in? Explore the hidden lives and quiet dramas unfolding in Rome, a city of ancient beauty and modern anxieties. Discover how the eternal city shapes the fates of those who call it home, and those just passing through. Through nine vivid stories, you'll meet a diverse cast of characters—immigrants, expatriates, and native Romans—all grappling with identity, belonging, and alienation. You'll gain a profound new perspective on what it means to be an insider or an outsider, and how the invisible lines of class, language, and family can define our lives in a bustling metropolis.
Meet the author
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri is one of her generation's most celebrated voices on identity, alienation, and belonging across cultures. After moving to Rome in 2012, she immersed herself in the Italian language, which she now uses exclusively for her creative work. This profound linguistic and cultural shift informs the powerful narratives in Roman Stories, offering a unique, dual perspective on the eternal city and the lives unfolding within it.
What's it about
Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own city, or an outsider looking in? Explore the hidden lives and quiet dramas unfolding in Rome, a city of ancient beauty and modern anxieties. Discover how the eternal city shapes the fates of those who call it home, and those just passing through. Through nine vivid stories, you'll meet a diverse cast of characters—immigrants, expatriates, and native Romans—all grappling with identity, belonging, and alienation. You'll gain a profound new perspective on what it means to be an insider or an outsider, and how the invisible lines of class, language, and family can define our lives in a bustling metropolis.
Meet the author
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri is one of her generation's most celebrated voices on identity, alienation, and belonging across cultures. After moving to Rome in 2012, she immersed herself in the Italian language, which she now uses exclusively for her creative work. This profound linguistic and cultural shift informs the powerful narratives in Roman Stories, offering a unique, dual perspective on the eternal city and the lives unfolding within it.
The Script
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