The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis
Description
In the melancholic autumn of 1936, Ricardo Reis, one of Fernando Pessoa's most enduring heteronyms, returns to Lisbon from Brazil following the news of his creator's death. As he walks the rain-slicked streets, he finds himself increasingly entangled with the spectral presence of Pessoa himself, leading to profound dialogues that blur the lines between life and death. This novel masterfully explores themes of identity, mortality, and the existential weight of existence against the backdrop of a changing Portugal. Saramago's signature lyrical prose and philosophical depth invite readers to contemplate the very nature of reality and the echoes of the self.
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paperback
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Published Jan 1, 1991
358 pages
ISBN: 0151997357
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Details
First Published
1991
Language
por
Translation
From: por
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