“Good advice is rarer than rubies.”
Book:East, West: Stories
Quote by Salman Rushdie
Work
East, West: Stories
This volume compiles a series of narratives that delve into the complexities of cultural interactions and the diverse human experiences that span the geographical divide between Eastern and Western societies. more
Author
Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie (born June 19, 1947) is a British-Indian novelist and essayist. Known for his magical realism style, his novel Midnight's Children won the Booker Prize in 1981. His works often explore themes of cultural conflict, religion, and politics. In 1988, his novel The Satanic Verses sparked global controversy, leading to a fatwa issued by Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini calling for his assassination. Rushdie spent years in hiding under police protection. He remains a prominent voice in contemporary English literature, celebrated for his literary innovation and defense of free expression. more
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