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Book saves Salman Rushdie from "wrecked" private life
London :: United Kingdom | about 1 year ago
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British author Salman Rushdie says writing a new novel saved him from the "wreckage" of his divorce last year from fourth wife Padma Lakshmi. "The Enchantress of Florence", Rushdie's 10th novel, is a story of 15th and 16th century court intrigue in Florence...
Tags: Salman Rushdie, Florence
German Muslims criticize 'Satanic Verses' play
Potsdam :: Germany | about 1 year ago
Credibility Rushdie, an Indian-born Muslim who was educated in Britain, was forced into hiding for nearly a decade. He was knighted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in 2007, a move that sparked a new wave of protest across the Muslim world. The play, adapted
Tags: satanic verses, Salman Rushdie
Muslim leader advises calm over Satanic Verses stage play
Potsdam :: Germany | about 1 year ago
Credibility T hough Rushdie's content was "insulting" to Islam, "despite the common misconception, the majority of the world's Muslims have rejected censorship," said Aiman Mazyek, general secretary of the Central Council of Muslims. The play is to be staged
Tags: Satanic Verses, Salman Rushdie
Rushdie, Arundhati to vie for 'Best of the Booker' prize
London :: United Kingdom | about 1 year ago
Credibility India-born authors Salman Rushdie and Arundhati Roy would be among those vying for the 'The Best of the Booker', a one-off award to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the prestigious literary prize. The Best of the Booker will honour the finest novel
Tags: Salman Rushdie, booker prize, 40th anniversary, Yann Martel, booker winner
Rushdie takes novel pledge
Atlanta :: GA :: USA | about 1 year ago
Credibility Salman Rushdie has banned himself from appearing in any of his future novels. The well-known writer said he was frequently asked if his fictional characters were based on himself. He said two characters were loosely autobiographical, but there would
Tags: Salman Rushdie, fictional characters, frequently asked
Artists delve into failing love of Rushdie, the purple lobster
London :: United Kingdom | about 1 year ago
Credibility Sir Salman Rushdie could be forgiven for objecting to a portrait that actually shows his face. Instead of attending a conventional sitting, he submitted to a psychological test conducted at his New York apartment with a couple of Californian
Tags: purple lobster, Salman Rushdie
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