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Jose Saramago
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Baltasar and Blimunda |
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No copies available |
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| Published in: |
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English |
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Paperback |
| Pages: |
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352 |
| Date: |
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1989 |
| ISBN: |
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0330309676 |
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Pan Books |
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0.57 pounds |
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5.2 x 7.72 x 0.94 inches |
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New Ed |
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2 Rise (Philippines), Gemma (United Kingdom) |
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2 marikab (Philippines), MrTwiddy (United Kingdom) |
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Rise (Philippines) (2008/05/31):
'Memorial do Convento' is the Portuguese counterpart to Marquez's 'Cien Años de Soledad'. Saramago's realism is not merely magical, it is sumptuous, eventful, character-driven, atmospheric, assuming, lyrical, witty, philosophical, parodic, and elemental. The central love story is set in 18th century, during the Inquisition Period. A major plotline is the construction of the Passarola, a flying time machine, the mere idea of which is heresy at that time. True to form, Saramago takes jibes against the spread of narrow-minded doctrines of faith. It anticipates the author's version of Jesus' Gospel.
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