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Salman Rushdie’s *East, West* is a collection of nine short stories that examine the complex relationships between Eastern and Western cultures. It marks his first major fiction release since *The Satanic Verses*, showcasing his signature blend of humor, myth, and incisive social commentary.
Through the varied vignettes, Rushdie presents characters and scenarios that illuminate the ways in which identity, politics, and personal longing intersect across geographic and cultural divides, offering a nuanced portrait of contemporary global consciousness.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Salman Rushdie
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