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The iconic masterpiece of India that introduced the world to "a glittering novelist-one with startling imaginative and intellectual resources, a master of perpetual storytelling" (The New Yorker)
WINNER OF THE BEST OF THE BOOKERS • SOON TO BE A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time • The fortieth anniversary edition, featuring a new introduction by the author
Saleem Sinai is born at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, the very moment of India's independence. Greeted by fireworks displays, cheering crowds, and Prime Minister Nehru himself, Saleem grows up to learn the ominous consequences of this coincidence. His every act is mirrored and magnified in events that sway the course of national affairs; his health and well-being are inextricably bound to those of his nation; his life is inseparable, at times indistinguishable, from the history of his country. Perhaps most remarkable are the telepathic powers linking him with India's 1,000 other "midnight's children," all born in that initial hour and endowed with magical gifts. This novel is at once a fascinating family saga and an astonishing evocation of a vast land and its people-a brilliant incarnation of the universal human comedy. Forty years after its publication, Midnight's Children stands apart as both an epochal work of fiction and a brilliant performance by one of the great literary voices of our time.
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Experience the magic of India with Midnight's Children: A Novel, a literary masterpiece that has captivated readers worldwide. This iconic novel, selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time, introduces you to the brilliant mind of its author, who is hailed as "a glittering novelist—one with startling imaginative and intellectual resources, a master of perpetual storytelling" by The New Yorker.
Step into the world of Saleem Sinai, a character born at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, the very moment of India's independence. From that auspicious day onwards, Saleem's life becomes intertwined with the fate of his nation. Every decision he makes, every step he takes, impacts the course of national affairs. His journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
What sets Midnight's Children apart is the extraordinary telepathic powers shared by Saleem and a thousand other children born in that magical hour. These "midnight's children" possess mystical gifts that connect them to each other and to the heart of India. As you delve deeper into this novel, you'll witness a fascinating family saga unfold against the backdrop of a vast and vibrant land.
This fortieth anniversary edition of Midnight's Children features a new introduction by the author, enhancing the reading experience even further. Whether you're a fan of historical fiction, magical realism, or simply crave a thought-provoking masterpiece, this novel is a must-read.
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