Salman Rushdie's 'The Eleventh Hour': A Literary Journey

Salman Rushdie unveils 'The Eleventh Hour', his latest collection of stories and novellas exploring profound themes like mortality, rooted in vibrant settings from Bombay to England. Scheduled for a November 4 release, this work marks his fictional return after the acclaimed 'Knife', continuing his exploration of resonant themes.

Renowned Booker Prize-winning novelist Salman Rushdie is poised to release his latest work, 'The Eleventh Hour', as announced by Penguin Random House India. This collection of stories, set for a November 4 release, is the author's first piece of fiction since 'Victor City' in 2023.

The stories traverse a global landscape, from the bustling streets of Bombay to the hallowed halls of English universities, encapsulating themes of mortality, departure, and personal reckonings. Through varied narratives, Rushdie revisits and expands on motifs present in his previous works, prompting readers to reflect on fundamental questions at life's twilight.

Milee Ashwarya, PRHI's publisher, anticipates 'The Eleventh Hour' will resonate deeply within the subcontinent, as Rushdie's prose once again bridges past and present, offering poignant narratives that continue to captivate and challenge readers worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)