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Languages of Truth gathers Salman Rushdie’s newly collected, revised, and expanded nonfiction from the first two decades of the twenty-first century, including pieces never previously in print. A sweeping volume of essays, criticism, and speeches, this collection invites readers into Rushdie’s fearless exploration of literature, language, and truth. Written for fans of literary criticism, students of culture, and curious readers alike, it offers a thoughtful, witty, and invigorating journey through ideas that matter today.
Languages of Truth maps Rushdie’s intellectual journey through a period of momentous cultural shifts. Gathered from 2003 to 2020, these essays, criticism, and speeches illuminate his relationship with the written word and solidify his place as one of the era’s most original thinkers. The book surveys a wide terrain—from the nature of storytelling as a human need to the vibrant malleability of language—while tracing a steadfast thread of migration, censorship, and multiculturalism. Rushdie’s signature wit and dazzling voice enliven every page, inviting readers to consider how literature both reflects and shapes our world.
Structured as a thoughtful tapestry of analysis and reflection, Languages of Truth blends close readings with personal insight, offering a lively cadence that makes even dense ideas feel accessible. Whether pondering Shakespeare or Toni Morrison, or tracing the work of writers from Welty to Beckett, the collection presents ideas in a way that’s both rigorous and deeply human. It’s a book you can dip into for spark and stay for the longer journeys, with prose that balances intellect and imagination.
Languages of Truth offers readers a window into Rushdie’s lifelong dialogue with words, a collection that challenges and inspires. After finishing, readers gain a sharper sense of how language can reveal truth, how stories connect people across borders, and how literature remains a fearless tool for understanding our world.
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Author
Salman Rushdie
Publisher
Random House
Number of Pages
368
Language
English
SKU
BK0512308
ISBN
9780593133170
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
16.03 x 2.95 x 24.18 cm
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.