For 10 points, identify this short story collection examining the clash of Indian and American cultures, written by Jhumpa Lahiri.
One story in this work centers on a man whose tepid reunion with his wife is smoothed over by his recent friendship with the landlady Mrs. Croft, who takes great pleasure in hearing him say the word "splendid." Another scene in this work sees a small child describe "loving someone you do not know," which inspires Mirandato end her relationship with Dev, who had whispered the titular (*) word to her at the Mapparium."The Third and Final Continent" appears in this collection, whose title story describes a thwarted monkey attack and sees Mrs. Das reveal that Bobby was born out of an affair, hoping that her driver will not judge her. The story "Sexy" appears in this collection, whose title refers to Mr. Kapasi's job translating between patients and doctors at a clinic. For 10 points, identify this short story collection examining the clash of Indian and American cultures, written by Jhumpa Lahiri.
One story in this work centers on a man whose tepid reunion with his wife is smoothed over by his recent friendship with the landlady Mrs. Croft, who takes great pleasure in hearing him say the word "splendid."
The Interpreter of Maladies