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Baltasar and Blimunda

by Jose Saramago

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ISBN13: 9780156005203
ISBN10: 0156005204
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Widely considered to be one of the most accomplished works from Portugal's only Nobel laureate, Baltasar and Blimunda is a heart-wrenching epic of prodigious scope. Set in the early years of the eighteenth century, the story seamlessly intertwines elements of historical fact, romantic love, richly-imagined fantasy, and poignant wisdom. Satirical and mesmerizing, this tale is a towering achievement of considerable breadth — it explores the consequences of unmitigated power, the lofty and timeless aspirations of the human spirit, and the quiet humility of enduring love. With a conclusion as riveting as it is doleful, Saramago's innate ability to capture even the most elusive of human idiosyncrasies will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark upon the reader.
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From the recipient of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Literature, a “brilliant...enchanting novel” (New York Times Book Review) of romance, deceit, religion, and magic set in eighteenth-century Portugal at the height of the Inquisition. National bestseller. Translated by Giovanni Pontiero.

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Portugal, 1711. In the midst of the terrors of the Inquisition and the plague, a seemingly mismatched couple discovers the wonders of love. This rich, irreverent tale, full of magic and adventure and graced with extraordinary historical detail, is a tapestry of human folly and human will — a fabulous cross between One Hundred Years of Solitude and The Name of the Rose.
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About the Author

JOSÉ SARAMAGO was born in 1922. He is the author of numerous novels, including Blindness, All the Names, The Cave, and Death with Interruptions. In 1998 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

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knauerhase_s, November 18, 2008 (view all comments by knauerhase_s)
This is a fabulous book which combines detailed realism, some but not too much fantasy, a sublime love story, and a deep understanding of the human condition. Although I finished it several days ago I can't stop thinking about it, and I hope to continue to do so. It conveys an intensely physical sense of life in Portugal in the early 1700s as the central characters walk the earth, often barefooted, and for a few moments soar high above it.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780156005203
Translator:
Pontiero, Giovanni
Author:
Pontiero, Giovanni
Author:
Saramago, Jose
Publisher:
Harvest Books
Location:
San Diego :
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Continental european fiction (fictional works
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Portugal
Subject:
Historical fiction
Subject:
Love stories
Subject:
Portuguese fiction -- 20th century -- Translations into English.
Subject:
Portuguese fiction
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
1998
Edition Number:
1st Harvest ed.
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
19981031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
360
Dimensions:
8 x 5.31 in 0.73 lb
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"Staff Pick" by ,

Widely considered to be one of the most accomplished works from Portugal's only Nobel laureate, Baltasar and Blimunda is a heart-wrenching epic of prodigious scope. Set in the early years of the eighteenth century, the story seamlessly intertwines elements of historical fact, romantic love, richly-imagined fantasy, and poignant wisdom. Satirical and mesmerizing, this tale is a towering achievement of considerable breadth — it explores the consequences of unmitigated power, the lofty and timeless aspirations of the human spirit, and the quiet humility of enduring love. With a conclusion as riveting as it is doleful, Saramago's innate ability to capture even the most elusive of human idiosyncrasies will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark upon the reader.

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"Synopsis" by , Portugal, 1711. In the midst of the terrors of the Inquisition and the plague, a seemingly mismatched couple discovers the wonders of love. This rich, irreverent tale, full of magic and adventure and graced with extraordinary historical detail, is a tapestry of human folly and human will — a fabulous cross between One Hundred Years of Solitude and The Name of the Rose.
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