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Set in 18th century Portugal this love story juxtaposes the twilight of the Inquisition with the dawn of flight. The lovers, involved in both these aspects of society, meet real historical figures, notably, Scarlatti and Padre Bartolomeu Lourenco who tried to construct a flying machine.
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"Original and brilliant. It is filled with wonder at man's ability to invest and achieve as well as an aversion to the oppression of state faith... Lovers of Marquez and magical realism will be enchanted by the wonder of this novel, for the colour and vivacity of Saramago's imagination inspires and entertains" (Kate Figes Sunday Times)
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- PublisherPicador
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0330309676
- ISBN 13 9780330309677
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages352
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