Multicultural Essence in Kiran Desai's The Inheritance of Loss

Prem Pratap *

Abstract

This paper will deal with Kiran Desai's The Inheritance of Loss from multicultural perspectives as reflected in the novel. Multiculturalism is the by-product of globalization and colonialism. multiculturalism is a society at ease with the rich tapestry of human life and the desire amongst people to express their own identity in the manner they see as fit. Such ideologies or policies vary widely, including country to country.Desai, creates a diverse array of characters in the book who grapple with their historical duties and cultural heritages. The novel will analyzed for collisions of cultural influences.Through The Inheritance of Loss, Desai creates a mirror that reflects the intricate ways in which historical, political, and cultural forces continue to shape and mould the human experience.

Keywords

Keywords : Multuculturalism hybridity globalisation immigrants Loneliness.

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Journal Information

The Interiors

Volume 14, Issue 1

ISSN: 2319-4804

Published: January 2025

Citation

Pratap, P. (2026). "Multicultural Essence in Kiran Desai's The Inheritance of Loss". The Interiors, 14(1), pp. 257-262.

Corresponding Author

Prem Pratap

P G T (English), UMV Koila Belwa, Kalyanpur, East Champaran, Bihar