Description
In a world increasingly dominated by monolithic corporations, an aging potter named Cipriano Algor and his family find their traditional craft rendered obsolete. Forced to relocate to 'The Center,' a sprawling, sterile complex that represents the pinnacle of modern commerce, they soon discover that beneath its gleaming facade lies a disturbing reality. As Cipriano delves deeper into the mysteries of this new world, he uncovers unsettling truths about the nature of progress and the human cost of convenience. This profound novel by Nobel laureate Jose Saramago explores themes of identity, tradition, and the search for meaning in an industrialized society.
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paperback
HMH
Published Oct 15, 2003
323 pages
ISBN: 9780547537986
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First Published
2003
Language
por
Translation
From: por
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