Go for East, West , a collection of short stories that will hit the literary fiction spot without being overwhelming.
Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Taking influences from Eastern and Western cultures, as well and ancient and contemporary, Rushdie creates an unforgettable tale which transcends time and space. The work is a collection of essays in which he talks about various topics ranging from authors to movies to culture, as well as political issues such as postcolonialism and fundamentalism, which often intersect with his thoughts on literature.
The protagonist Saleem Sinai is born on the stroke of midnight, at the exact time when India gained independence.
He gradually discovers that all children born at this time have been blessed with special powers, himself included, and sets out to gather all the children together. The Satanic Verses is considered one of the most controversial and yet one of the most sought after books ever written. The story begins with a hit on the ground after an explosion that takes place in a London bound jet.
Two survivors gradually transform into representations of good and evil — the archangel Gibreel and the devil, respectively. The story is written like an intricate design found in a grand carpet or the walls of a mosque, with Rushdie skilfully interweaving characters, plotlines and allegories together. Although successful, the novel created great controversy in parts of the Muslim world, and was the source of a fatwa , or death sentence, placed on Rushdie by Ayatollah Khomeini, the Supreme Leader of Iran.
The protagonist Moraes Zogoiby, known as Moor throughout the tale, narrates his existence, relating how all events have lead up to the present. Beginning with the tales of his ancestors, Moor descrives how the generations from then on have twisted and bent that lead to events in his life. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements. To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK".
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