Baltasar and Blimunda by José Saramago
"Baltasar and Blimunda" is a historical love story set in 18th century Portugal. The narrative follows a maimed soldier, Baltasar, and a young clairvoyant woman, Blimunda, as they navigate the hardships of life during the Inquisition. Their love story is intertwined with the construction of the Convent of Mafra, a grandiose project initiated by the King. The novel explores themes of love, faith, human resilience, and the struggle against political and religious oppression.
The 1316th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- Portuguese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 108,000
- Original Language
- Portuguese
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This book is on the following lists:
- 96th on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)