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The year of the death of Ricardo Reis
Book • 1984
Set in 1936 Lisbon, 'The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis' follows the story of Ricardo Reis, a doctor and poet who returns to Portugal after the death of Fernando Pessoa.
The novel delves into existential reflections and political turmoil under the Salazar regime, blending historical fiction with magical realism.
Through Reis's interactions and philosophical conversations with Pessoa's ghost, Saramago critiques fascism and explores the human condition.
The novel delves into existential reflections and political turmoil under the Salazar regime, blending historical fiction with magical realism.
Through Reis's interactions and philosophical conversations with Pessoa's ghost, Saramago critiques fascism and explores the human condition.
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Fernando Pessoa
