Midnight's Children: 40th Anniversary Edition (Authentic Verified) by Salman Rushdie

"Saleem Sinai is born at the very stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, coinciding with the momentous birth of an independent India. Amidst the revelry of fireworks, jubilant crowds, and the presence of Prime Minister Nehru himself, Saleem's entrance into the world marks the beginning of a life inextricably linked to the fate of his nation. His every action mirrors the tumult of national events; his health and destiny are bound to the fortunes of the country; and at times, his existence becomes indistinguishable from the historical currents of India? birth and growth.

Perhaps most extraordinary of all is the telepathic connection between Saleem and the 1,000 other children born in that first hour?ndia? ""midnight? children""?ach gifted with extraordinary powers.

This novel, a masterful tapestry of family saga and national history, is a profound meditation on the interconnectedness of individuals and nations. It serves as both a vivid portrait of a vast land and a remarkable exploration of the universal human condition.

Forty years after its publication, Midnight? Children remains not only a landmark of twentieth-century fiction but also a monumental achievement by one of the great literary voices of our age.

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