February 1998 Issue [Readings] The Pen Is Crueler Than the Sword Adjust Share by Salman Rushdie, John le Carré, Christopher Hitchens, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Authors Christopher Hitchens Correspondence England English Invective John le Carré Letters to the editor Salman Rushdie More from Salman Rushdie Notes on writing and the nation Untime of the Imam Adjust Share