As Intermitências Da Morte by José Saramago
In a country where death suddenly ceases to exist, the population initially celebrates the newfound immortality, only to soon grapple with the unforeseen consequences of eternal life. As the government and religious institutions struggle to adapt to this new reality, societal chaos ensues, with families burdened by the care of the eternally dying and the economy teetering on collapse. The narrative takes a poignant turn when death, personified as a mysterious woman, decides to resume her duties, but with a twist: she sends a warning letter a week before each person's demise. This thought-provoking tale explores the intricate relationship between life and death, questioning the very nature of human existence and the societal structures that define it.
- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- Portuguese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Portuguese
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
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- Death at Intervals
- Death with Interruptions
- Las Intermitencias De La Muerte
- Le Intermittenze Della Morte
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