Sir Salman Rushdie is a British-Indian novelist known for his magical realist works that blend history, mythology, and politics. His novel "Midnight's Children" won the Booker Prize and is considered one of the greatest novels of the 20th century.
Rushdie's writing combines magical realism with historical narrative, creating fantastical stories rooted in real political events. His prose is rich, layered, and often satirical, blending Eastern and Western literary traditions.
"Free speech is the whole thing, the whole ball game. Free speech is life itself."
"A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return."
"The only people who see the whole picture are the ones who step out of the frame."
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