Giovanni Pontiero (Translator)
Baltasar and Blimunda
Baltasar and Blimunda
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Set in 18th-century Portugal, Baltasar and Blimunda is a tale of love, faith, and resistance during the reign of King João V. The story follows Baltasar, a one-handed soldier, and Blimunda, a woman with the power to see inside people’s souls, as they assist a priest in building a flying machine powered by human will. Saramago’s lyrical prose weaves together history, fantasy, and philosophy, creating a powerful narrative about human aspiration and the cost of oppression.
Why Read This Book
- A masterpiece of magical realism and historical fiction.
- Explores themes of love, freedom, and the human spirit’s resilience.
- Saramago’s unique narrative voice is both poetic and thought-provoking.
About the Author
José Saramago (1922–2010) was a Portuguese writer and Nobel Prize laureate renowned for his inventive storytelling and profound exploration of humanity. His works, including Blindness and The Gospel According to Jesus Christ, have earned him a place among the great literary figures of the 20th century.
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