Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
O caderno O caderno José Saramago "Provocative and lyrical, ... on the eve of the 2008 US presidential election, the author started jotting down his reflections on the world in which he lives. He evokes life in his beloved city of Li… OL15320723W
The Elephant's Journey The Elephant's Journey José Saramago From back cover: In 1551, King Joao III of Portugal gives Archduke Maximilian an unusual wedding present: an elephant named Solomon, along with his keeper, Subhro. The two have been living in dismal … OL15371135W
Cain Cain José Saramago "In this, his last novel, Saramago daringly reimagines the characters and narratives of the Bible through the story of Cain. Condemned to wander forever after he kills Abel, he is whisked around in t… OL16561488W
Death with interruptions Death with interruptions José Saramago "On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, understandably, causes consternation among politicians, religious leaders, funeral directors, and doctors. Among the general public, on the other… OL18200468W
Las intermitencias de la muerte Las intermitencias de la muerte José Saramago,Pilar Del Rio En esta novela la muerte decide suspender su trabajo letal; la gente deja de morir. Pero eso no significa que el tiempo haya parado. OL19925561W
Les intermittences de la mort Les intermittences de la mort José Saramago Dans un pays sans nom où plus personne ne meurt, l'euphorie cède rapidement sa place au chaos car l'immortalité tant désirée se révèle être une douloureuse vieillesse : les hôpitaux regorgent de mala… OL26446551W
Ensayo Sobre la Lucidez / Awakening Ensayo Sobre la Lucidez / Awakening José Saramago,Pilar Del Rio Libro que sigue la otra cara de la moneda de ensayo sobre la ceguera, narrando la historia de un pueblo que recupera su lucidez y decide levantarse, durante unas elecciones con resultados inesperados… OL34319390W