Midnight's Children is the second novel by Indian-British writer Salman Rushdie, published in 1981 by Jonathan Cape with cover design by Bill Botten, about India's transition from British …

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- Salman Rushdie, Midnight’s Children (1981) “On February 14 1989 a fatwa ordering Rushdie's execution was proclaimed on Radio Tehran by Ayatollah Khomeini, the Supreme Leader of …

Nov 7, 2025 · Midnight’s Children, allegorical novel by Salman Rushdie, published in 1981. It is a historical chronicle of modern India centring on the inextricably linked fates of two children who …

Overview Midnight’s Children is a coming-of-age novel written by Indian-born author Salman Rushdie and published in 1981. Skillfully weaving history, myth, and various story telling …

Midnight’s Children is a 1981 magical realism novel by British American novelist Salman Rushdie. The story follows Saleem, a child born at the moment of India’s independence who possesses …

Mar 15, 2025 · Salman Rushdie stands as a pivotal figure in contemporary literature, renowned for his intricate narratives that seamlessly blend magical realism with the historical and political …

Midnight's Children study guide contains a biography of Salman Rushdie, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

Apr 4, 2006 · Salman Rushdie Sir Salman Rushdie is the author of many novels including Grimus, Midnight's Children, Shame, The Satanic Verses, The Moor's Last Sigh, The Ground Beneath …

Salman Rushdie narrated the film adaptation of Midnight’s Children, which was released in 2012. The Times of India said the film was a love letter to India, and wrote that it ‘moves you with its …