Dimensions
130 x 199 x 8mm
A Teach Yourself - Key Figures Beginner's Guide.
This book introduces you to one of the most enjoyable yet controversial authors of today. Discover how Rushdie's brilliant prose and use of popular culture combine to help us understand life in our multicultural world.
Andrew Blake's lively text investigates:
- Rushdie's life and influences
- The novels, short stories and other writings
- Rushdie's recurring use of sources from history, literature and popular culture
- Critical responses to Rushdie's work
- 'The Satanic Verses' controversy
- Rushdie's influence on younger writers
The facts . . . the concepts . . . the ideas . . .
