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Quote by Salman Rushdie

“And so it is they who, between them, give me all the reasons for believing in none.”

Work

In this historical novel, the reader is transported to Renaissance Florence, where the enchantress of the title becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue and magical prowess. The story delves into the lives of various characters, each with their own desires and ambitions, as they navigate the tumultuous times of the period. The novel is known for its richly detailed setting and its exploration of the interplay between magic and reality. 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

“A book is a product of a pact with the Devil that inverts the Faustian contract, he'd told Allie. Dr Faustus sacrificed eternity in return for two dozen years of power; the writer agrees to the ruination of his life, and gains (but only if he's lucky) maybe not eternity, but posterity, at least. Either way (this was Jumpy's point) it's the Devil who wins.”