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rushdie

/ˈrʊʃ.di/

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noun

/ˈrʊʃ.di/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к британскому писателю романов, родившемуся в Индии; один из его романов считается богохульным мусульманами, и была издана фетва, осуждающая его на смерть.

A proper noun referring to a British writer of novels who was born in India; one of his novels is regarded as blasphemous by Muslims and a fatwa was issued condemning him to death.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. British-Indian novelistB2formal

    A celebrated British-Indian author known for his magical realist style and controversial works, particularly 'The Satanic Verses'.

    ruБританско-индийский писатель

    • Salman Rushdie is one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
    • His novel 'Midnight's Children' won the Booker Prize in 1981.
    • Rushdie's works often explore themes of migration, identity, and religion.