Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Salman Rushdie, 78, Continues Writing Despite Adversity
Salman Rushdie, the author of 'Midnight's Children', is still writing even after a violent attack in 2022.
He has released a memoir called 'Knife,' about surviving the attack.
He also wrote 'Victory City,' a story set in the past, and 'Languages of Truth,' a collection of essays about other writers.
Rushdie continues to create stories like 'Quichotte' and the family drama 'The Golden House'.
Salman Rushdie's memoir 'Knife' reflects on a 2022 attack and themes of survival.
Rushdie's novel 'Victory City' is a work of imaginative fiction set in 14th century South India.
'Languages of Truth' is a collection of essays exploring writers and cultural shifts.
His works also include 'Quichotte,' a satirical novel, and the family drama 'The Golden House'.
Rushdie continues to write despite enduring a knife attack in 2022 that caused him to lose sight in one eye.
- Who
- Salman Rushdie, a celebrated author.
- What
- Recent works by author Salman Rushdie.
- When
- Since the 2022 attack and more recently turning 78 years old.
- Where
- Global, with references to locations in his works.
- Why
- To highlight his continued dedication to writing and showcase his recent publications.
- Age
- 78
- Notable Work
- 'Midnight’s Children'
- Recent Memoir
- 'Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder' (2024)
- Recent Novel
- 'Victory City' (2023)
- Collection of Essays
- 'Languages of Truth: Essays 2003–2020' (2021)
