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Society's collapse seen through sudden, widespread blindness.

"Blindness" by José Saramago is a profound journey that will resonate with anyone interested in the human condition and the fragility of societal structures. The book's strength lies in its ability to strip away the veneer of civilization, exploring how people react when plunged into chaos. At its core, it's a story about resilience and the varied aspects of human nature, making it a thought-provoking read for those who appreciate a deep, character-driven narrative in the guise of a dystopian scenario.

  • Premio San Clemente for Lingua estranxeira (1999)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (1999)
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ISBN: 9780099532163
Authors: José Saramago
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror
Related Topics: Literature, Classics, Dystopia
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A driver waiting at the traffic lights goes blind. An ophthalmologist tries to diagnose his distinctive white blindness, but is affected before he can read the textbooks. It becomes a contagion, spreading throughout the city. Trying to stem the epidemic, the authorities herd the afflicted into a mental asylum where the wards are terrorized by blind thugs. And when fire destroys the asylum, the inmates burst forth and the last links with a supposedly civilized society are snapped. No food, no water, no government, no obligation, no order. This is not anarchy, this is blindness.
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Society's collapse seen through sudden, widespread blindness.

"Blindness" by José Saramago is a profound journey that will resonate with anyone interested in the human condition and the fragility of societal structures. The book's strength lies in its ability to strip away the veneer of civilization, exploring how people react when plunged into chaos. At its core, it's a story about resilience and the varied aspects of human nature, making it a thought-provoking read for those who appreciate a deep, character-driven narrative in the guise of a dystopian scenario.

  • Premio San Clemente for Lingua estranxeira (1999)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.