The Satanic Verses Free Audiobook Download by Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie's novel The Satanic Verses, received scathing criticism after it was published in 1988. This novel features a protagonist named Shahid, an Indian Muslim living in England and his various experiences with Islam and the British society after the book was released. In 1989, a film adaptation of The Satanic Verses was banned by Iran while more notably Muslims around the world reacted harshly to its content.
One of the most controversial books in history is now available as an audiobook from Audible. Millions of Muslims believe that The Satanic Verses blasphemes Islam and its prophet Muhammad, therefore it was published with a disclaimer on the back stating that it is not written by the author or endorsed by the author. Salman Rushdie wrote the book in response to negative reactions he received from Muslim leaders after publishing his first novel, Midnight's Children.
The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie is a book about the life of a disillusioned young man living in post-Rushdie Iran. It was written by an affluent and educated individual who has been dealing with pressure from society because he chooses to follow his own path, despite knowing how it could result in his death. This novel's narrator, 'Sam Dastor', is someone who has experienced that very same death, and the novel is narrated through his perspective.
This week, the audiobook for The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie is available as a free download on Audible. This book is a controversial book about the life of Muhammad and the Islamic faith. In 1989, this book was banned in Egypt and several other countries. However, it has been translated into more than 40 languages and has won numerous awards. It may not be suitable for all listeners due to its themes and material that deals with death, among other things
Salman Rushdie's novel, "The Satanic Verses," has been available for free for years and is the author's most popular work. This book tells the story of a young man who unintentionally finds himself involved in an international battle between two opposing characters around religion, one of which is based on Islam. The protagonist in this book is also named Salman Rushdie, but he writes under the pseudonym 'Salman-i-Azam' in order to protect his family from the powerful enemies trying to kill him.
The Satanic Verses was published in 1988 by Salman Rushdie, who is also the narrator. In 1989, a fatwa issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Iran forced Rushdie into hiding and caused a controversy around the world. This audio book is a classic historical novel with its controversial subject matter, but it is also very enjoyable.
Published Date | 2011-05-27 |
Duration | 21 hours 21 minutes |
Author | Salman Rushdie |
Narrated | Sam Dastor |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Literary Fiction |