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If there's an attempt to silence a writer, the best response is to amplify their voice. Salman Rushdie's works are marked by acclaim, success, and controversy, earning him both literary fame and global protests. Following the publication of The Satanic Verses, he faced a life-threatening bounty for nearly a decade. While Rushdie has given numerous interviews, many of his most insightful discussions have appeared in various international journals and newspapers. This collection compiles some of the finest and rarest interviews with him. Rushdie's writing extends beyond novels; he is also a travel writer, short story creator, filmmaker, children's author, essayist, and a critical commentator on contemporary culture, especially regarding race and inequality. He emphasizes the novel's power to express suppressed truths, making it a dangerous art form in oppressive regimes. In these interviews, he discusses his creative process, views on art and politics, and his life before and after the fatwa. Articulate and witty, Rushdie reveals the complexities that fuel his controversial reputation. He embraces risk in his writing, pushing the boundaries of the novel and language. These conversations showcase his sharp intellect, humor, and unwavering commitment to justice.
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Conversations with Salman Rushdie, Salman Rushdie, Michael R. Reder
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- 2000
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- In buone condizioni
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- 4,39 €
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