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“The self may be royal, but it hungers like a pauper. [...] And it is a king imperilled, a sovereign forever at the mercy of many insurgents, of fear, for example, and anxiety, of isolation and bewilderment, of a strange unspeakable pride and a wild, silent shame. The self is beset by secrets, secrets eat at it constantly, secrets will tear down its kingdom and leave its sceptre broken in the dust.”

Quote by Salman Rushdie

Book:The Enchantress of Florence
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The Enchantress of Florence

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

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Salman Rushdie
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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