<p>Celebrated author Salman Rushdie revealed at the Hay literary festival that he is currently working on a book recounting the harrowing experience of being stabbed on stage in New York last year. The attack by a knife-wielding assailant resulted in the loss of sight in one of his eyes. Speaking in a pre-recorded Zoom appearance, the Booker Prize-winning author expressed his intentions to delve beyond the mere incident itself, exploring its implications and broader significance. Acknowledging the challenges of writing such a book, Rushdie emphasised its necessity in order for him to move forward with his literary pursuits. He explained that he couldn't simply start writing a novel unrelated to the attack without addressing it first.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’m trying to write a book about the attack on me – what happened and what it means, not just about the attack, but around it. It will be a relatively short book, a couple of hundred pages. It’s not the easiest book in the world to write but it’s something I need to get past in order to do anything else. I can’t really start writing a novel that’s got nothing to do with this … So I just have to deal with it.”</p>

<p>Rushdie reassured the audience at Hay literary festival that he was in a stable state, stating that he was "doing OK." He expressed his gratitude for the positive reception of his latest novel, Victory City, which he had finished writing prior to the attack and was subsequently published.</p>

<p>He added, “I never take anything for granted. Most people seem to like the book and that means a lot.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Attack on Salman Rushdie</strong></h2>

<p>Rushdie fell victim to a violent assault while preparing to deliver a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York on August 12, 2022. During the incident, an assailant forcefully stormed onto the stage, launching a barrage of stabbing attacks at Rushdie, specifically aiming for his neck and abdomen. Swift intervention by security personnel led to the capture of the assailant, who was promptly apprehended by a state trooper. The suspect was identified as 24-year-old Hadi Matar from Fairview, New Jersey.</p>

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<h2><strong>Why is Salman Rushdie controversial?</strong></h2>

<p>Most of the controversy surrounding Rushdie arises due to the publication of his fourth novel The Satanic Verses in 1988. The book explored themes of religion, identity, and cultural clashes, particularly within the context of Islam. It included elements that some individuals and groups found offensive and blasphemous towards the Islamic faith. &nbsp;As a result, the book sparked widespread protests, condemnations, and calls for Rushdie's punishment, including a fatwa (a religious edict) issued by Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989.</p>

<p>The fatwa declared Rushdie an apostate and called for his execution, resulting in a decade-long period of living under constant security protection. The fatwa had a significant impact on Rushdie's personal and professional life, forcing him into hiding and limiting his freedom of movement.</p>

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Celebrated author Salman Rushdie revealed at the Hay literary festival that he is currently working on a book recounting the harrowing experience of being stabbed on stage in New York last year.

Celebrated author Salman Rushdie revealed at the Hay literary festival that he is currently working on a book recounting the harrowing experience of being stabbed on stage in New York last year. The attack by a knife-wielding assailant resulted in the loss of sight in one of his eyes. Speaking in a pre-recorded Zoom appearance, the Booker Prize-winning author expressed his intentions to delve beyond the mere incident itself, exploring its implications and broader significance. Acknowledging the challenges of writing such a book, Rushdie emphasised its necessity in order for him to move forward with his literary pursuits. He explained that he couldn't simply start writing a novel unrelated to the attack without addressing it first. “I’m trying to write a book about the attack on me – what happened and what it means, not just about the attack, but around it. It will be a relatively short book, a couple of hundred pages. It’s not the easiest book in the world to write but it’s something I need to get past in order to do anything else. I can’t really start writing a novel that’s got nothing to do with this … So I just have to deal with it.” Rushdie reassured the audience at Hay literary festival that he was in a stable state, stating that he was "doing OK." He expressed his gratitude for the positive reception of his latest novel, Victory City, which he had finished writing prior to the attack and was subsequently published. He added, “I never take anything for granted. Most people seem to like the book and that means a lot.” Attack on Salman Rushdie Rushdie fell victim to a violent assault while preparing to deliver a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York on August 12, 2022. During the incident, an assailant forcefully stormed onto the stage, launching a barrage of stabbing attacks at Rushdie, specifically aiming for his neck and abdomen. Swift intervention by security personnel led to the capture of the assailant, who was promptly apprehended by a state trooper. The suspect was identified as 24-year-old Hadi Matar from Fairview, New Jersey. Why is Salman Rushdie controversial? Most of the controversy surrounding Rushdie arises due to the publication of his fourth novel The Satanic Verses in 1988. The book explored themes of religion, identity, and cultural clashes, particularly within the context of Islam. It included elements that some individuals and groups found offensive and blasphemous towards the Islamic faith. As a result, the book sparked widespread protests, condemnations, and calls for Rushdie's punishment, including a fatwa (a religious edict) issued by Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989. The fatwa declared Rushdie an apostate and called for his execution, resulting in a decade-long period of living under constant security protection. The fatwa had a significant impact on Rushdie's personal and professional life, forcing him into hiding and limiting his freedom of movement. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Salman Rushdie writing a book on stage stabbing: 'I just have to deal with it'

<p>The author Salman Rushdie released excerpts of a new novel on Monday, four months after he was severely injured in a stabbing attack in the state of New York.</p>

<p>The New Yorker magazine published an excerpt online entitled "A Sackful of Seeds" from the 15th novel by Rushdie, titled "Victory City," which is due to be published in early February by Penguin Random House.</p>

<p>The book tells the "epic tale" of a woman in the 14th century in what is now part of India, the publishing house said.</p>

<p>The New Yorker said this excerpt will be published in its print edition dated December 12 and due out for sale on Monday.</p>

<p>Rushdie, a Briton born in India, confirmed on Twitter that the magazine has published an extract from "Victory City."</p>

<p>It was the first time since August 9 that Rushdie posted something on Twitter. He did so then to announce that his next book would come out in February 2023.</p>

<p>Three days later, while Rushdie was on stage preparing to give a lecture in Chautauqua, New York, a young man ran up and stabbed him repeatedly.</p>

<p>The 75-year-old writer, who had received death threats after the publication of his "The Satanic Verses" in 1988, was stabbed several times in the neck and abdomen.</p>

<p>Rushdie was airlifted to a nearby hospital for emergency surgery but ultimately lost his vision in one eye and the use of one hand, his agent Andrew Wylie said in October.</p>

<p>The author had lived in hiding for years after Iran's first supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini ordered his killing for what he deemed the blasphemous nature of "The Satanic Verses".</p>

<p>The suspect in the stabbing, Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old from New Jersey with roots in Lebanon, was arrested immediately after the attack and subsequently pleaded not guilty to the charges.</p>

<p>The attack sparked outrage in the West but was praised by extremists in Muslim countries like Iran and Pakistan.</p>

<p>Rushdie is now a naturalized US citizen and has lived in New York for 20 years.</p>

<p>Iran denied any involvement in the stabbing attack against Rushdie.<br />
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The author Salman Rushdie released excerpts of a new novel on Monday, four months after he was severely injured in a stabbing attack in the state of New York. The New Yorker magazine published an excerpt online entitled "A Sackful of Seeds" from the 15th novel by Rushdie, titled "Victory City," which is due to be published in early February by Penguin Random House.

The author Salman Rushdie released excerpts of a new novel on Monday, four months after he was severely injured in a stabbing attack in the state of New York. The New Yorker magazine published an excerpt online entitled "A Sackful of Seeds" from the 15th novel by Rushdie, titled "Victory City," which is due to be published in early February by Penguin Random House. The book tells the "epic tale" of a woman in the 14th century in what is now part of India, the publishing house said. The New Yorker said this excerpt will be published in its print edition dated December 12 and due out for sale on Monday. Rushdie, a Briton born in India, confirmed on Twitter that the magazine has published an extract from "Victory City." It was the first time since August 9 that Rushdie posted something on Twitter. He did so then to announce that his next book would come out in February 2023. Three days later, while Rushdie was on stage preparing to give a lecture in Chautauqua, New York, a young man ran up and stabbed him repeatedly. The 75-year-old writer, who had received death threats after the publication of his "The Satanic Verses" in 1988, was stabbed several times in the neck and abdomen. Rushdie was airlifted to a nearby hospital for emergency surgery but ultimately lost his vision in one eye and the use of one hand, his agent Andrew Wylie said in October. The author had lived in hiding for years after Iran's first supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini ordered his killing for what he deemed the blasphemous nature of "The Satanic Verses". The suspect in the stabbing, Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old from New Jersey with roots in Lebanon, was arrested immediately after the attack and subsequently pleaded not guilty to the charges. The attack sparked outrage in the West but was praised by extremists in Muslim countries like Iran and Pakistan. Rushdie is now a naturalized US citizen and has lived in New York for 20 years. Iran denied any involvement in the stabbing attack against Rushdie.

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Salman Rushdie writing a book on stage stabbing: 'I just have to deal with it'

Excerpt from new Salman Rushdie novel released four months after stabbing