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José Saramago

Category Fiction
Pages 309 Pages
Publication Year 2017
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General

ISBN 9780099573586

Rs. 1,120

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Blindness

Blindness

Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and dystopian novels who enjoy psychological and philosophical depth.

In a city plagued by a sudden and mysterious epidemic, people begin to lose their sight one by one. What starts with a single driver struck blind at a traffic light quickly spirals into chaos, as the contagion spreads without mercy. The government, desperate and unprepared, confines the afflicted to a mental asylum, but the collapse of order inside and outside its walls reveals the fragile nature of civilisation. When the asylum burns, the last semblances of structured society disintegrate into a haunting, lawless world. Why You Should Read? A Gripping Premise: A unique take on dystopia where blindness, not war or disaster, unravels society. Psychological Depth: Explores the human psyche under extreme isolation, fear, and desperation. Social Commentary: Offers a thought-provoking critique of authority, morality, and the fragility of civilisation. Unforgettable Atmosphere: Immerses readers in a chilling, visceral experience of confusion and survival. Literary Acclaim: Written by one of Europe’s greatest storytellers, blending suspense with philosophical insight. This is not anarchy, this is blindness.

Highlights

  • Explores the collapse of civilization when a mysterious blindness epidemic strikes.
  • Follows the afflicted as they are confined to a mental asylum and face chaos.
  • Offers a psychological and philosophical examination of human nature under crisis.
  • A dystopian allegory critiquing authority, morality, and social order.
  • Written by Nobel laureate José Saramago, translated by Giovanni Pontiero.

Themes

Blindness · Epidemic · Survival · Collapse of civilization · Authority · Morality

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Category Fiction
Author José Saramago, Giovanni Pontiero
Publisher Vintage
ISBN 9780099573586
Pages 309 Pages
Publication Year 2017
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000066942

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Questions about this book

What is the book about?

It's about a city hit by a sudden epidemic of blindness. The government confines the blind to a mental asylum, but chaos erupts inside and outside, leading to the breakdown of society.

Who is the author?

The author is José Saramago, a Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese writer. The English translation is by Giovanni Pontiero.

Is it a dystopian novel?

Yes, it's a dystopian allegory that explores how society unravels when a mysterious blindness epidemic strikes, revealing the fragility of civilization.

What themes does it explore?

It explores themes like blindness, survival, the collapse of social order, authority, and morality, offering a psychological and philosophical critique.

What is the setting?

The story is set in an unnamed city plagued by the epidemic, with much of the action taking place in a mental asylum where the blind are quarantined.