The Cost of Free Speech
The Cost of Free Speech

Summary/Abstract: The present study discusses the consequences free speech may have in today's society, making reference to the case of one of the most controversial novels of the twentieth century, namely the book Salman Rushdie published in 1988: "The Satanic Verses". By presenting the different aspects of the controversy surrounding the novel, we hope to reveal significant points related to the intricate and at times potentially dangerous connections established between religion and fiction and to show how a multitude of elements – including religious, political and social factors – combine in shaping the effect a piece of writing has on its audience.

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