Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights
Book • 2015
'Two Years, Eight Months, and Twenty-Eight Nights' by Salman Rushdie is a fantastical novel blending historical and mythical elements.
Set in a near-future New York City, the story unfolds as a series of djinn-related events occur after a powerful storm.
The narrative draws inspiration from the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, weaving together themes of love, war, and the battle between reason and unreason.
Rushdie explores the clash between the world of humans and the realm of the djinn, creating a vibrant and imaginative narrative.
The novel delves into philosophical questions about belief, storytelling, and the nature of reality.
Set in a near-future New York City, the story unfolds as a series of djinn-related events occur after a powerful storm.
The narrative draws inspiration from the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, weaving together themes of love, war, and the battle between reason and unreason.
Rushdie explores the clash between the world of humans and the realm of the djinn, creating a vibrant and imaginative narrative.
The novel delves into philosophical questions about belief, storytelling, and the nature of reality.
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