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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Writing

Salman Rushdie: Through a Glass Darkly review a harrowing first-person account of a knife attack

The uniqueness and impact of Salman Rushdie's stabbing incident are highlighted, shedding light on his resilience and experiences post-attack. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Writing

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Surviving an assassination attempt led to introspection on life's meaning and victory over death.
The Middle Ages' travel hardships and dangers highlighted in historical account filled with wisdom and entertainment. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Writing

Ours was a love story, not an attempted murder story': Rachel Eliza Griffiths on the day her husband, Salman Rushdie, was stabbed

The article recounts the author's experience of receiving news of her husband Salman Rushdie's stabbing, highlighting the sudden shift from an ordinary day to one marred by tragedy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
London

On my radar: Shami Chakrabarti's cultural highlights

A recommended Pulitzer prize-winning play by Sanaz Toossi and praise for Salman Rushdie's new memoir. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
JavaScript

Opinion | Salman Rushdie Is Not Who You Think He Is

Salman Rushdie, known for 'The Satanic Verses,' reflects on an attempted murder and his life in his latest book, 'Knife.' [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Books

Two nights before the attack, Salman Rushdie dreamed he was stabbed onstage

Salman Rushdie's writing of Knife helped him change his perspective on the attack, shifting from a victim to a storyteller. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Books

6 New Paperbacks to Read This Week

Salman Rushdie's latest novel is now out in paperback
A humorous history of encyclopedias is now available [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Books

This month's best paperbacks: Salman Rushdie, Greta Thunberg and more

The novel Victory City by Salman Rushdie is an abridged translation of the epic poem Jayaparajaya, documenting the history of the Vijayanagara empire in south India.
The novel portrays the Vijayanagara empire as a hub of art, new ideas, and economic power, but also a place filled with intrigue, rival factions, and foreign wars. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Doc told Salman Rushdie he was 'lucky' after near-fatal 2022 stabbing, author reveals in first TV interview since shocking attack

Salman Rushdie's survival in the knife attack was attributed to the attacker's lack of proficiency in using the weapon. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Salman Rushdie Is Again the Toast of Literary Manhattan

The release of Salman Rushdie's memoir, Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, was commemorated at the Waverly Inn, highlighting his life-altering experience and the support of literary figures. [ more ]
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