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Baltasar and Blimunda

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368 pages
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13 hours

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Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Portugal during the Inquisition, the story intertwines romance and magic amidst societal turmoil. A naked friar flees through Lisbon, while flagellants revel in sin's punishment. Amidst the chaos of plague and persecution, an unlikely couple finds love, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit. Rich in historical detail, this enchanting narrative explores themes of deceit, faith, and the extraordinary amidst the ordinary, creating a vivid tapestry of human folly and will.

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Baltasar and Blimunda, José Saramago

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1998
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