The Golden House

novel by Rushdie

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The Golden House is a 2017 novel by Salman Rushdie. The novel explores the immigrant experience in the United States through the story of a wealthy Indian family who relocates to New York City in the early 21st century. Rushdie is known for his allegorical novels that delve into historical and philosophical themes, often using surreal characters and a distinctive prose style. His work has frequently tackled sensitive religious and political subjects, leading to significant public debate and controversy, particularly surrounding his novel The Satanic Verses.12

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In The Golden House (2017) Rushdie explored the immigrant experience in the United States through a wealthy Indian family that settles in New York City in the early 21st century. His next novel, Quichotte (2019), was inspired by Cervantes’s Don Quixote.
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In The Golden House (2017) Rushdie explored the immigrant experience in the United States through a wealthy Indian family that settles in New York City in the early 21st century. His next novel, Quichotte (2019), was inspired by Cervantes’s Don Quixote.
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