Discussion: Joseph Anton: A Memoir

Author: Salman Rushdie

Description: Joseph Anton: A Memoir is Salman Rushdie’s recounting of his life during the period after the fatwa was issued against him in 1989 following the publication of The Satanic Verses. The memoir details his life in hiding, under police protection, and the intense psychological and emotional toll of living in fear. The title refers to the pseudonym Rushdie used during his years in exile. Beyond the story of the fatwa, Rushdie reflects on his life as a writer, his relationships, and the larger issues of freedom of expression, identity, and the clash of cultures.

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