About the book
“I did not go to Nicaragua intending to write a book, or, indeed, to write at all: but my encounter with the place affected me so deeply that in the end I had no choice.” So notes Salman Rushdie in his first work of nonfiction, a book as imaginative and meaningful as his acclaimed novels. In The Jaguar Smile, Rushdie paints a brilliantly sharp and haunting portrait of the people, the politics, the terrain, and the poetry of “a country in which the ancient, opposing forces of creation and destruction were in violent collision.” Recounting his travels there in 1986, in the midst of America’s behind-the-scenes war against the Sandinistas, Rushdie reveals a nation resounding to the clashes between government and individuals, history and morality.
Editions of The Jaguar Smile
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812976724
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780676970661
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307367785
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307777737
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307786661
Read an Excerpt
“I did not go to Nicaragua intending to write a book, or, indeed, to write at all: but my encounter with the place affected me so deeply that in the end I had no choice.” So notes Salman Rushdie in his first work of nonfiction, a book as imaginative and meaningful as his acclaimed novels. In The Jaguar Smile, Rushdie paints a brilliantly sharp and haunting portrait of the people, the politics, the terrain, and the poetry of “a country in which the ancient, opposing forces of creation and destruction were in violent collision.” Recounting his travels there in 1986, in the midst of America’s behind-the-scenes war against the Sandinistas, Rushdie reveals a nation resounding to the clashes between government and individuals, history and morality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jaguar Smile about?
“I did not go to Nicaragua intending to write a book, or, indeed, to write at all: but my encounter with the place affected me so deeply that in the end I had no choice.” So notes Salman Rushdie in his first work of nonfiction, a book as imaginative and meaningful as his acclaimed novels. In The Jaguar Smile, Rushdie paints a brilliantly sharp and haunting portrait of the people, the politics, the terrain, and the poetry of “a country in which the ancient, opposing forces of creation and destruction were in violent collision.” Recounting his travels there in 1986, in the midst of America’s behind-the-scenes war against the Sandinistas, Rushdie reveals a nation resounding to the clashes between government and individuals, history and morality.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Jaguar Smile?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Travel and holiday
Where can I read a sample of The Jaguar Smile?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780812976724
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Jaguar Smile?
Salman Rushdie
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Jaguar Smile is available as paperback(ISBN 9780812976724) and paperback(ISBN 9780676970661) and ebook(ISBN 9780307367785) and ebook(ISBN 9780307777737) and ebook(ISBN 9780307786661)
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