Description

In this profound novel, António Lobo Antunes weaves a complex tapestry of two families, revealing the hidden currents of secrets and desires that shape their lives across generations. The narrative plunges into the heart of human experience, exploring themes of memory, trauma, and the enduring impact of the past. Through a chorus of distinct voices, the story unearths the struggles of ordinary lives, marked by illness, societal pressures, and the search for meaning amidst chaos. Antunes' signature lyrical prose and unflinching gaze confront the darker aspects of existence, ultimately illuminating the resilience of the human spirit.

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hardcover edition cover

hardcover

Grove Press

Published Jan 1, 2000

298 pages

ISBN: 9780802116581

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Details

First Published

2000

Language

por

Translation

From: por

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Natural Order of Things by António Lobo Antunes.

War/Trauma
Violence