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Languages of Truth
Essays 2003-2015
Book • 2021
In 'Languages of Truth,' Salman Rushdie presents a collection of essays spanning from 2003 to 2020, exploring the power and purpose of storytelling in a world grappling with profound social and political changes.
Rushdie reflects on the works of other writers who have influenced him, including Toni Morrison, Gabriel García Márquez, and Philip Roth.
He delves into the importance of free speech, the dangers of censorship, and the role of the writer in challenging power.
The essays showcase Rushdie’s deep engagement with literature and his unwavering belief in its ability to illuminate and transform the human experience.
This collection serves as a testament to the enduring significance of literature in navigating complex realities and upholding the values of truth and freedom.
Rushdie reflects on the works of other writers who have influenced him, including Toni Morrison, Gabriel García Márquez, and Philip Roth.
He delves into the importance of free speech, the dangers of censorship, and the role of the writer in challenging power.
The essays showcase Rushdie’s deep engagement with literature and his unwavering belief in its ability to illuminate and transform the human experience.
This collection serves as a testament to the enduring significance of literature in navigating complex realities and upholding the values of truth and freedom.
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Novelist Salman Rushdie at ‘The Eleventh Hour’
