The speakers delve into the various themes and critiques in Salman Rushdie's book 'The Satanic Verses', exploring the impact of political turmoil, struggles with assimilation, and colonialism in Britain. They also discuss the controversial nature of the book and its portrayal of faith in Western cultures.
Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses may be the first book we've covered to have caused a full-blown International Incident. Rushdie's notorious fourth novel tackles issues of immigration, identity and revelation, but it's the passages inspired by the life of the prophet Muhammad that sparked the most outrage.
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