India, the new myth--a collective fiction in which anything was possible, a fable rivalled only by the two other mighty fantasies: money and God.
In Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children," India is portrayed as a mythical entity where limitless possibilities exist. This vision of India serves as a collective imagination, reflecting the hopes and dreams of its people. The narrative captures the essence of a nation where every individual's story intertwines with the larger tapestry of history.
The book also positions money and God as rival fantasies that shape the reality of life in India. These...