Summary & Analysis - Midnight's Children: Based On The Book By Salman Rushdie

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN

BASED ON THE BOOK BY SALMAN RUSHDIE

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CONTENT

The Stroke of Midnight

Family History and Origins

Childhood and Nascent Powers

Growing Up and Political Turmoil

Exile to Pakistan and Loss of Connection

Return to Delhi and the Shadow of the Emergency

Capture, Imprisonment, and the Loss of Magic

Later Life and Final Reckonings

The End of an Era

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie begins with the birth of Saleem Sinai at the exact moment of India's independence. This auspicious timing mysteriously links Saleem's destiny to that of his nation and the other children born within the first hour of its freedom, each endowed with unique abilities. The narrative follows Saleem's life as he navigates personal challenges and the tumultuous history of India, from its early days of hope to periods of conflict and upheaval. Rushdie weaves together themes of identity, history, memory, and the interconnectedness of individual lives with national events, creating a vibrant and complex tapestry of post-colonial India.

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Release date

Audiobook: 1 April 2025