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Title: Midnight's Children
Author: Salman Rushdie
Genre: Historical Fiction, Magical Realism
"Midnight's Children" is an epic novel written by Salman Rushdie. The story begins with the birth of a child at midnight on August 15, 1947, coinciding with India's independence from British colonial rule. Winner of the Booker Prize and considered one of the great books of the 20th century, the novel follows the life of Saleem Sinai and his experiences in post-independence India.
Divided into three parts, the book explores Saleem's family history and the events leading up to India's independence, including the partition. Saleem discovers that all children born in India between 12 A.M. and 1 A.M. possess telepathic powers, and he uses his abilities to convene a conference among these children to address cultural, linguistic, religious, and political differences in shaping the nation.
"Midnight's Children" delves into the complex relationships between father and son, as well as the challenges faced by a nation in its early stages of existence. It combines elements of family adventure, human drama, and unexpected revelations.
The novel was adapted as a stage show by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2003.
Salman Rushdie, born on June 18, 1947, is a highly acclaimed writer of Indian origin. Known for blending historical fiction with magical realism, Rushdie gained international attention with the publication of "Midnight's Children" in 1981, which went on to win the Booker Prize. His fourth novel, "The Satanic Verses" (1988), faced controversy and was banned in India and several Islamic countries, leading to death threats against the author. Rushdie currently resides in the United States.
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