Unbowed but Gravely Wounded Salman Rushdie’s new memoir, ‘Knife,’ describes the assassination attempt its author survived and offers a moving contemplation of mortality. Paul Berman 3 Jun 2024 · 15 min read
Words Are the Only Victors Salman Rushdie’s new novel is a powerful reminder of his vital role in the endless battle for free speech. Christian Kriticos 28 Feb 2023 · 11 min read
Salman Rushdie and the Islamic Punishment for Blasphemy For centuries, the orthodox Muslim view has been that those who insult Muhammad must be summarily killed. Gordon Nickel 2 Sep 2022 · 14 min read
Rushdie’s Moral Heroism The attempt on the great writer’s life illustrates the dedication with which fanatics pursue the objects of their hatred. The Quillette Editorial Board 14 Aug 2022 · 7 min read
Against Literalism—'The Satanic Verses' Fatwa at 30 The intermingling of elements—culture, language, religion—is celebrated, while the concept of purity in identity and culture is repudiated as too constricting. Daniel James Sharp 9 Aug 2019 · 9 min read
