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Salman Rushdie: Touchstones with Razia Iqbal

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Reflections on Literature and Legacy

This chapter explores the speaker's personal connections to family and literature, particularly through the influence of James Joyce's 'The Dubliners.' It highlights the emotional depth found in Joyce's work, focusing on themes of love and loss, and how these resonate with the act of writing and the desire for lasting legacy. The discussion also addresses the intersection of literature and politics, examining how timeless storytelling interacts with contemporary issues.

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