The Lowland: A Multigenerational Novel

T. Gokilapriya, Dr. T.Vasanthakumari

Abstract


This research article aims at bringing the traumatic experiences felt by the characters in the novel, The Lowland. The novel deals with the diasporic themes and mental conflicts in which the characters are caught up. This novel can be interpreted in many ways. Lahiri throws light on various aspects in this work and one such approach is, viewing the novel as a multi-generational novel. The Lowland deals with personas from four different generations ranging from Mr.Mitra and his great granddaughter, Meghna. This paper aims at interpretating the novel in a multi-generational approach.


Keywords


Family saga, multi generational, mental trauma, dexterity.

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