Romak Kahini by Jhumpa Lahiri [Hardcover]

"Rome is a metropolis that still floats between the past and the present. The city is multifaceted and multidimensional, yet also ethereal. In this book, Rome is not just a backdrop but also a principal character in all nine stories. Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times best-selling author Jhumpa Lahiri's collection of short stories is a 'masterpiece.' In these nine tales, the author portrays fascinating stories set in Rome and its surrounding villages with perfect skill. In one story, we see the lives and struggles of immigrants through the eyes of a girl. Another story brings forth the seemingly tranquil lives of a couple in Rome, which changes after a party. There's also the tale of a public staircase in Rome, highlighting various people and their lives. Additionally, themes of the hardships and suffering of immigrant life, their living conditions, love, loss, the pain of leaving the city, and the melancholy of late autumn emerge throughout the pages.

Although these stories represent many people, they somehow become very personal. These tales of Rome and its people seem to reflect the existence of other metropolises and their inhabitants. In simple terms, 'Roman Stories' tells deep life stories."