Explicação Dos Pássaros by António Lobo Antunes
Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary Portugal, this novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and the haunting echoes of the past. The narrative follows Rui S., a disillusioned university professor, as he embarks on a journey with his estranged father to their family home in the countryside. Through a series of introspective reflections and vivid memories, the story explores themes of identity, loss, and the inescapable influence of familial ties. As Rui confronts his own failures and the ghosts of his lineage, the novel paints a poignant portrait of a man grappling with the weight of history and the search for personal redemption.
- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- Portuguese
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- Portuguese
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - The Explanation of the Birds
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