Description
José Saramago's final novel, The Elephant's Journey, is a lyrical and philosophical reimagining of a true historical event: the 1551 journey of an Indian elephant from Lisbon to Vienna. Following Solomon the elephant and his devoted entourage, the narrative meanders through Reformation Europe, offering a unique perspective on faith, human nature, and the passage of time. Saramago's signature prose, characterized by its flowing rhythm and minimal punctuation, mirrors the unhurried pace of the elephant's trek, inviting readers to contemplate the profound alongside the peculiar.
Available Editions
paperback
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Jan 1, 2010
205 pages
ISBN: 9780547352589
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
Translation
From: por
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