Salman Rushdie on survival, censorship and the power of fiction
Summary
Salman Rushdie, the famous author, has released a new novel called "The Eleventh Hour," his first since he survived a knife attack that injured him four years ago. In an interview at a literary event in Porto, he talked about surviving, dealing with censorship, and why telling stories is an important way people express freedom.Key Facts
- Salman Rushdie faced a fatwa over his book "The Satanic Verses" more than 30 years ago.
- He was attacked with a knife about four years ago, which left him blind in one eye.
- "The Eleventh Hour" is his first new work of fiction after the attack.
- Rushdie spoke at the BABELL literary gathering in Porto.
- He discussed themes like survival, censorship (when speech or writing is controlled or limited), and mortality (the fact that life ends).
- He believes storytelling is one of the strongest ways people can show freedom.
- The interview was conducted by Eve Jackson for arts24.
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