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Number of Pages
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Language
English
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This is a non-fiction collection of essays, criticism, and speeches that investigates the relationship between language, truth, and literature. Its central purpose is to illuminate how storytelling shapes society and culture, appealing to readers with an interest in literary criticism, culture, and ideas. The tone is thoughtful, incisive, and often playful, inviting curiosity and reflection.
The content is presented as a cohesive sequence of essays, criticism, and speeches written over nearly two decades. It moves across topics from the nature of storytelling to the evolving meaning of truth, weaving sharp analysis with lyrical observation. The writing is lively and lucid, making challenging ideas accessible without sacrificing rigor.
Readers will traverse themes of migration, censorship, and multiculturalism, experiencing how language can both reveal and conceal reality. Pieces can be read as stand-alone explorations or as a threaded meditation on literatureโs power to connect people and shape public discourse. The collection invites personal reflection, conversation, and a deeper appreciation for how writers influence the world beyond the page.
After reading, you gain a deeper understanding of how language shapes reality and a refreshed curiosity about literatureโs role in society. The essays encourage critical thinking, broaden cultural literacy, and leave a lasting impression of courage, imagination, and intellectual openness.
Product Details
Author
Salman Rushdie
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
416
Language
English
SKU
9780670092802
ISBN
9780670092802
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3x25.4x4.7cm
Binding
Hardback
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Sir Salman Rushdie Is The Author Of Many Novels Including Grimus, Midnight'S Children, Shame, The Satanic Verses, The Moor'S Last Sigh, The Ground Beneath Her Feet, Fury And Shalimar The Clown. He Has Also Published Works Of Non-Fiction Including The Jaguar Smile, Imaginary Homelands, The Wizard Of Oz And, As Co-Editor, The Vintage Book Of Short Stories. Sir Salman Rushdie Is The Multi-Award Winning Author Of Twelve Previous Novels: Midnight'S Children Which Won The Booker Prize (1981) And The Best Of The Booker Prize (2008), Grimus, Shame, The Satanic Verses, Haroun And The Sea Of Stories, The Moor'S Last Sigh, The Ground Beneath Her Feet, Fury, Shalimar The Clown, Luka And The Fire Of Life, The Enchantress Of Florence And His Recent Two Years, Eight Months And Twenty-Eight Nights. His Memoir, Joseph Anton, Published In 2012, Became An Acclaimed Bestseller, Praised As 'The Finest Memoir [. . .] In Many A Year' (Washington Post). He Has Also Published One Collection Of Short Stories, East, West And Three Works Of Non-Fiction: The Jaguar Smile, Imaginary Homelands: Essays And Criticism 1981-1991 And Step Across This Line. Rushdie Has Also Co-Edited Two Anthologies, Mirrorwork And Best American Short Stories 2008. His Books Have Been Translated Into Over Forty Languages. He Is A Former President Of American Pen.