Shame A Novel
Shame A Novel by Salman Rushdie, published by National Geographic Books on March 11, 2008, is a reprint edition comprising 320 pages in English. This novel presents a phantasmagoric epic set in an unnamed country that is “not quite Pakistan.” It explores the ongoing duel between two families—one led by a celebrated warrior and the other by a hedonistic lover—while delving into themes of honor and humiliation.
Readers will find a narrative that intricately weaves elements of fiction, literary depth, psychological insight, and satire. The story examines the complex interplay of shamelessness and shame, highlighting how these emotions can serve as roots of violence. As the tale unfolds, it reflects on societal dynamics that remain relevant, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in the intricacies of human behavior and cultural conflict.
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The novel that set the stage for his modern classic, The Satanic Verses, Shame is Salman Rushdie’s phantasmagoric epic of an unnamed country that is “not quite Pakistan.” In this dazzling tale of an ongoing duel between the families of two men–one a celebrated wager of war, the other a debauched lover of pleasure–Rushdie brilliantly portrays a world caught between honor and humiliation–“shamelessness, shame: the roots of violence.” Shame is an astonishing story that grows more timely by the day.
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