Micro review: ‘Language of truth’ by Salman Rushdie – Times of India

Salman Rushdie’s non-fiction book ‘Language of Truth’ was released in May 2021. The new book is a collection of his insightful essays, critiques and speeches from 2003 to 2020.

Rushdie’s new book chronicles the changes in culture and literature from the early 2000s to the present day. In these pieces, the author covers a wide range of topics such as migration, multiculturalism, censorship. He also writes about the need for storytelling today and how the works of some of the greatest writers such as Shakespeare, Cervantes, Samuel Beckett and Toni Morrison have influenced him.

Written in Rushdie’s remarkable wit and style, ‘Language of Truth’ sheds light on his analytical views on how our culture and literature have evolved in recent times. Fans of the author will want to add this book to their reading list.

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