Watching a rented video, Tertuliano Maximo Afonso is shocked to
notice that one of the actors is identical to him in every physical
detail. He embarks on a secret quest to find his double and sets in
motion a train of events that he cannot control. Saramago's novel
explores the nature of individuality and examines the fear and
insecurity that arise when our singularity comes under threat, when
even a wife cannot tell the original from the imposter...
General
Imprint: |
Vintage Classics
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2005 |
First published: |
October 2005 |
Authors: |
Jose Saramago
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Translators: |
Margaret Jull Costa
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Dimensions: |
199 x 131 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - B-format
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Pages: |
292 |
Edition: |
New ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-09-946165-4 |
Languages: |
English
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Subtitles: |
Portuguese
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Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Fantasy
|
LSN: |
0-09-946165-X |
Barcode: |
9780099461654 |
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