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"Midnight's Children" is a novel by Salman Rushdie that tells the story of India in the 20th century through the perspective of the protagonist, Saleem Sinai, who was born at the exact moment of India's independence. The book blends magical realism with historical events, following Saleem's life intertwined with the complex history of his country. Saleem discovers he was switched at birth and possesses telepathic abilities, allowing him to delve into his family's past and India's political and cultural landscape. This acclaimed work earned Rushdie prestigious literary awards and established him as a significant contemporary writer.

Pages

674

Publisher

Random House