Languages of Truth

From one of our most brilliant cultural commentators-- this inspiring collection of recent essays and favourite pieces takes us on a thought-provoking journey through the last two tumultuous decades, offering understanding and entertainment in equal measure

Ranging easily across a wide variety of subjects, Languages of Truth chronicles a period of momentous cultural and political shifts. Always attuned to the malleable power of language, Rushdie here explores the nature of truth; he looks anew at migration, multiculturalism and censorship; he revels in the creative lines that join art and life, delves into the nature of storytelling as a deeply human need, and  interrogates the critical role artists and writers play in shaping society. Throughout, he shares personal encounters, on the page or in person, with storytellers from Shakespeare and… Keep Reading