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Salman Rushdie

1970s–present

'Salman Rushdie is a British-Indian novelist whose works blend magical realism with historical and political commentary, most notably Midnight’s Children.'

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Books by Salman Rushdie

Luka and the Fire of Life by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Luka and the Fire of Life

Language: English

Category: Fiction

145 Pages

The Duniazát by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Duniazát

Language: English

Category: Fiction

13 Pages

The Moor’s Last Sigh by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Moor’s Last Sigh

Language: English

Category: Fiction

445 Pages

The Jaguar Smile by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Jaguar Smile

Language: English

Category: Memoir

119 Pages

The Vintage Book of Indian Writing by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Vintage Book of Indian Writing

Language: English

Category: Fiction

605 Pages

Knife by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Knife Meditations After an Attempted Murder

Language: English

Category: Memoir

197 Pages

The Cambridge Companion by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Cambridge Companion

Language: English

Category: Auto Biography

217 Pages

Florence Ki Jadugarni by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Florence Ki Jadugarni

Language: Hindi

Category: Fiction

40 Pages

Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Haroun and the Sea of Stories

Language: English

Category: Fiction

110 Pages

Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Shalimar the Clown

Language: English

Category: Fiction

336 Pages

The Golden House by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Golden House

Language: English

Category: Fiction

331 Pages

East, West by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

East West

Language: English

Category: Fiction

125 Pages

Shame by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Shame

Language: English

Category: Fiction

263 Pages

Languages of Truth by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Languages of Truth

Language: English

Category: Memoir

362 Pages

The Genesis of Secrecy by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Genesis of Secrecy

Language: English

Category: Fiction

265 Pages

Fury by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Fury

Language: English

Category: Fiction

232 Pages

Quichotte by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Quichotte

Language: English

Category: Fiction

320 Pages

The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Satanic Verses

Language: English

Category: Fiction

471 Pages

Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights

Language: English

Category: Fiction

254 Pages

Step Across This Line by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Step Across This LinE

Language: English

Category: Memoir

395 Pages

Victory City by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Victory City

Language: English

Category: Fiction

323 Pages

The Ground Beneath Her Feet by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Ground Beneath Her Feet

Language: English

Category: Fiction

549 Pages

Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Midnight’s Children

Language: English

Category: Fiction

484 Pages

The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Enchantress of Florence

Language: English

Category: Fiction

268 Pages

The Book of Indian Kings by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Book of Indian Kings

Language: English

Category: Historical

116 Pages

Grimus by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Grimus

Language: English

Category: Fiction

342 Pages

Joseph Anton by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Joseph Anton

Language: English

Category: Memoir

580 Pages

Imaginary Homelands by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

Imaginary Homelands

Language: English

Category: Fiction

354 Pages

The Wizard of Oz by Salman Rushdie book cover on Bookdio.org

The Wizard of Oz

Language: English

Category: Fiction

72 Pages

Salman Rushdie Genres

Magical Realism, Satire, Historical Fiction

Magical Realism, Satire, Historical Fiction

English

India/UK

A storyteller who reshaped modern literature.

About the Author

Salman Rushdie is one of the most celebrated British-Indian authors, renowned for his bold use of magical realism and sharp political commentary. His groundbreaking novel Midnight’s Children won the Booker Prize in 1981 and established him as a leading figure in world literature. Rushdie’s writing combines wit, satire, and history, tackling themes of identity, migration, and freedom of expression. Over the decades, Salman Rushdie has produced a diverse body of work that includes novels, essays, and short stories, each reflecting his mastery of language and storytelling. His career, however, has not been without controversy, most famously with The Satanic Verses, which sparked global debates about literature, religion, and free speech. Despite challenges, Rushdie’s commitment to storytelling has never wavered. His later works, including The Golden House and Quichotte, demonstrate his continuing ability to blend the personal with the political in inventive ways. Salman Rushdie remains a defining voice in modern literature, admired for his fearless approach and profound influence on generations of readers and writers.

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