The Return Of The Caravels by António Lobo Antunes
In this novel, the ghosts of Portugal's colonial past return to haunt the present, as the caravels from the age of exploration sail back into the Tagus River, bringing with them the historical figures from the 15th and 16th centuries. The narrative weaves together the lives of these returned explorers with those of contemporary Lisbon's denizens, blurring the lines between past and present. Through a series of interconnected stories, the book explores themes of identity, nostalgia, and the complex legacy of colonialism, as characters grapple with the dissolution of the Portuguese empire and the reintegration of its former colonies, reflecting on the impact of history on individual lives and national consciousness.
The 3563rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- Portuguese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224
- Original Language
- Portuguese
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- A Century of World Literature 1925 - 2025 (Der Spiegel)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)