The Cave by José Saramago
In a world where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, an aging potter named Cipriano Algor grapples with the encroaching modernity of a monolithic shopping complex known as the Center. As traditional craftsmanship is overshadowed by mass production, Cipriano and his family face existential challenges that force them to confront their place in a rapidly changing society. Through a narrative rich with allegory and philosophical musings, the story explores themes of alienation, the loss of individuality, and the search for meaning in an increasingly homogenized world.
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Portuguese
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- Portuguese
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- - La Caverna
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