Salman Rushdie Has a New Book, and a Message: ‘Words Are the Only Victors’

Nearly six months after he was brutally attacked, Rushdie is recovering and releasing a new novel, with the literary world rallying to his side. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2023-01-25 16:58:49 UTC ]

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