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Front Matter and Part One

· The following version of this anthology was used to create this Lesson Plan: Rushdie, Salman. Languages of Truth: Essays 2003-2020. E-book. Random House, 2021.

· Following contents and dedicatory materials, Part One begins with “Wonder Tales.”

· Rushdie remarks on the early origin of stories and glosses a number of examples of the titular story-type.

· The infatuation of audiences with the stories is noted, as is the falling-away from that infatuation experienced by many.

· Rushdie opines on the influence of stories on audience members’ self-concepts and notes that opinions towards given works may well shift, citing his own experience as an example.

· Rushdie notes his origins in Bombay and relates his literary exposures before musing on stories of the far-away.

· Childhood longings and imaginings are rehearsed, and Rushdie notes his ecumenically agnostic upbringing.

· Common literary references are remarked upon, and Rushdie opines on the immortality of...

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