Before moving to Italy, the author Jhumpa Lahiri sought a fresh direction in her writing. She felt a need for a new approach and was uncertain about the path she should follow. Her goal was to break away from her previous style and explore new creative avenues.
Unbeknownst to her, the Italian language she had been studying for years would ultimately guide her toward this new direction. Lahiri's journey into writing in a different language sparked a transformation in her work, allowing her to discover and express herself in ways she had not imagined before.