“Books choose their authors; the act of creation is not entirely a rational and conscious one.”
Book:In good faith
Quote by Salman Rushdie
Work
In good faith
In this fictional narrative, the story delves into the complexities of human relationships, focusing on the intricacies of trust and the consequences of deception. 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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