Salman Rushdie releases new novel 'The Eleventh Hour' after attack
The celebrated British novelist, who survived a fatwa and a knife attack, has published his first work of fiction since the assault.
New novel after tragic events
Salman Rushdie, the renowned British writer who faced a fatwa over his novel "The Satanic Verses" for more than three decades and survived a knife attack nearly four years ago that left him blind in one eye, has released a new work of fiction. The novel, titled "The Eleventh Hour", is his first fictional work since the attack.
Interview at Porto's literary gathering
Rushdie discussed his new book and his experiences in an interview with France 24's show "Arts24" at Porto's new BABELL literary festival. Speaking to journalist Eve Jackson, the author reflected on resilience, censorship, mortality, and why storytelling remains one of humanity's greatest acts of freedom.
