A Fight against realism

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter One Introduction
• Chapter Two - Salman Rushdie's Narrative Technique in Midnight's Children
• Chapter Three - Salman Rushdie's Narrative Technique in Shame
• Chapter Four - Salman Rushdie's Narrative Technique in The Moor's Last Sigh

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This work examines the narrative techniques employed by Salman Rushdie in three of his novels: Midnight's Children, Shame, and The Moor's Last Sigh. It analyzes how Rushdie blends myth, fantasy, and real-life experiences to create compelling narratives that explore themes of identity, history, and the complexities of postcolonial societies.

• Narrative Techniques of Salman Rushdie
• Exploration of Identity in Postcolonial Societies
• Blending of Myth and Reality in Literature
• The Influence of History on Narrative
• Cultural Hybridity and the Use of Language

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One: Introduction: This introductory chapter provides background information on Salman Rushdie and his literary career, highlighting his significant contributions to Indian writing in English. It introduces the concept of magical realism and its prominent role in Rushdie's work, drawing parallels to Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Chapter Two: Salman Rushdie's Narrative Technique in Midnight's Children: This chapter delves into the narrative techniques employed in Midnight's Children, exploring how Rushdie uses magical realism to parallel India's history and the protagonist's life. It examines the novel's innovative use of language, blending English with native Indian languages.

Chapter Three: Salman Rushdie's Narrative Technique in Shame: This chapter analyzes the narrative techniques used in Shame, examining how Rushdie utilizes magical realism to portray political turmoil in Pakistan. It discusses the influence of modern literature on Rushdie's work and how it shapes his narrative style.

Chapter Four: Salman Rushdie's Narrative Technique in The Moor's Last Sigh: This chapter investigates the narrative techniques employed in The Moor's Last Sigh, focusing on how Rushdie explores commercial and cultural links between India and the Iberian Peninsula. It analyzes the novel's unique blend of history, fantasy, and contemporary social issues.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Salman Rushdie, magical realism, narrative techniques, postcolonial literature, Indian writing in English, identity, history, myth, fantasy, language, cultural hybridity, Midnight's Children, Shame, The Moor's Last Sigh.