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Haroun and the sea of stories

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Granta Books in association with Penguin Books, 1991 - Fiction - 216 pages
Set in an exotic Eastern landscape peopled by magicians and fantastic talking animals, Salman Rushdie's classic children's novel Haroun and the Sea of Stories inhabits the same imaginative space as 'Gulliver's Travels', 'Alice in Wonderland', and 'The Wizard of Oz'. In this adaptation for the stage, Haroun sets out on an adventure to restore the poisoned source of the sea of stories. On the way, he encounters many foes, all intent on draining the sea of all its storytelling powers.

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A quick read with lots of memorable imagery. - Goodreads
Wordplay, allusions and goofy puns abound. - Goodreads
Storytelling needs fuel. - Goodreads
The whole plot is like a bad Mario video game. - Goodreads
His writing is simple,... - Goodreads
... horrible writing...horrible story...horrible! - Goodreads

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User Review  - David Hammond - Goodreads

Having read Salman Rushdie's memoir, Joseph Anton, last year, It's was impossible for me to not think about the circumstances in which this novel was written while I was reading it. He started writing ... Read full review

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User Review  - Zack Stackurski - Goodreads

A nice, light fantasy who's style reminded me quite a bit of Neil Gaiman's "Stardust." The story of the son of a storyteller who's lost his gift and how they get it back isn't ground breaking... but ... Read full review

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Haroun and the Sea of Stories - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Haroun and the Sea of Stories is a 1990 children's book [1] by Salman Rushdie. It was Rushdie's first novel after The Satanic Verses. ...
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Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Haroun and the Sea of Stories is one of those books which transcend generations with a story that appeals to all. Rushdie's simple, lucid narrative is ...
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Surrogate Authorial Figures in Haroun and the Sea of Stories
In Haroun and the Sea of Stories, Salman Rushdie occupies the thoughts and actions of characters that serve as his surrogate within the narrative. ...
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Haroun and the Sea of Stories - Reading Questions
Text: Haroun and the Sea of Stories, by Salman Rushdie. Penguin, 1990. General Resources. Dedication Poem ~ Chapter 1 ~ Chapter 2 ~ Chapter 3 ...
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playbillarts: Features: Legends, Lessons, and Lies
Haroun and the Sea of Stories, City Opera’s 28th world premiere, argues eloquently for the importance of “stories that aren’t even true.”
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Haroun and the Sea of Stories - Salman Rushdie, adapted for the ...
Adapted from Salman Rushdie's award winning novel, "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" is a rollicking rollercoaster of a journey through magical lands in the ...
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Haroun and the Sea of Stories Haroun and the Sea of Stories 1991 Penguin paperback edition cover Author Salman Rushdie Country United Kingdom Language.
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Another Dangerous Story From Salman Rushdie
The only difference is that the experiences that lie behind "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" are nearly as fantastic as anything in the tale. ...
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All five incorporate at least one of the themes in "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" and are broad enough so that it will be easy to find textual support, ...
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Haroun and the Sea of Stories - Salman Rushdie/Adapted by Tim ...
Haroun and the Sea of Stories - review of stage play based on the fable by Salmon Rushdie:'Rushdie’s charming tale serves as a powerful answer to the ...
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About the author (1991)

Salman Rushdie's books, from "Midnight's Children" to "The Satanic Verses", have been read around the world. His recent book--"Haroun and the Sea of Stories, Imaginary Homelands 1981-90 ", and "The Moor's Last Sigh"--have enhanced his reputation as one of our most important contemporary writers.

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