Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder

 Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder 

In Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, one of the world’s most celebrated writers returns with a narrative that is as harrowing as it is hopeful. At Mabooko, we are honored to bring this original English edition to the Moroccan public. Salman Rushdie, a titan of world literature, has spent his career defending the freedom to imagine. In this memoir, he turns his gaze inward to recount the moment that freedom was nearly taken from him, and the incredible journey of recovery that followed.

This book is more than a memoir of an attack; it is a profound philosophical inquiry into the nature of love, loss, and the strength of the human spirit. For readers in Morocco who value intellectual depth and literary mastery, Knife (known in French as Le Couteau) is an essential addition to your library. It is a story that proves that even in the face of the sharpest blade, the word remains mightier.

 About the Author

Salman Rushdie is the author of fifteen previous novels—including the Booker Prize-winning Midnight’s Children and the National Book Award-finalist Victory City and several works of non-fiction. He has been translated into over forty languages and is a former president of PEN American Center. He has received numerous awards, including the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade. At Mabooko, we are proud to offer the works of such an influential and courageous author to our Moroccan readers.

A Journey from Darkness to Light

On August 12, 2022, Salman Rushdie was attacked on stage in Chautauqua, New York. The world watched in shock as a writer who had lived under the shadow of a fatwa for decades was finally confronted by the violence he had long feared. In Knife, Rushdie speaks for the first time in detail about the event. He describes the immediate aftermath with visceral honesty—the physical pain, the loss of sight in one eye, and the long, grueling path through surgeries and rehabilitation.

However, the book is not defined by the violence it depicts. Instead, it is defined by Rushdie’s trademark wit, his love for his family (particularly his wife, Eliza), and his unwavering belief in the power of stories. He addresses his attacker not with hatred, but with a writer’s curiosity, attempting to understand the forces that drive a person to silence another. Through these meditations, Rushdie transforms a moment of tragedy into a masterpiece of resilience.

Why “Knife” is a Crucial Read for the Moroccan Intellectual

Morocco has a long and rich history of literary appreciation and debate. Whether you are a student of political science in Rabat, a journalist in Casablanca, or a writer in Tangier, Rushdie’s work offers a vital perspective on the importance of free expression and the courage required to maintain a creative life.

For those looking to improve their English through high-quality literature, Knife is a perfect choice. Rushdie’s prose is legendary—elegant, complex, and deeply moving. Reading this original English book allows you to experience the rhythm and nuance of his storytelling in its purest form. It is a book that encourages deep thinking and inspires a profound respect for the life of the mind.

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