‘Nearness of death makes you feel great loneliness’, says Salman Rushdie in memoir ‘Knife’ — top 10 things to know
Salman Rushdie has released his much-awaited memoir "Knife" today, recounting the harrowing experience of being stabbed at a public event in 2022 and how he overcame the near-fatal ordeal. Originally from India and now a naturalized American residing in New York, Rushdie gained global attention as a champion of free speech following death threats spurred by his controversial 1988 novel "The Satanic Verses.".
After years of threats, the author faced a knife-wielding attacker during an arts gathering in New York in 2022, resulting in severe injuries, including blindness in one eye. Despite the brevity of ‘Knife’, it stands as a significant addition to Rushdie's body of work, renowned for its expansiveness and vibrancy, AP reported.
It offers readers a poignant account of his journey from the brink of death to a renewed sense of purpose and connection with the world, AFP said. - Salman Rushdie unveiled his latest work 'Knife' on April 16, marking his first book since the harrowing incident in 2022 that resulted in his hospitalisation and partial blindness.
- In the opening lines of "Knife," Rushdie vividly recounts the August 12, 2022 attack in upstate New York, where he was assaulted with a knife shortly after beginning a discussion on writer safety at the Chautauqua Amphitheatre. - The memoir, spanning just over 200 pages, provides insights into Rushdie's thoughts and reflections following the attack, offering a glimpse into his experiences and emotions during that traumatic period.
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