Saramago, Jose
The Double
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099461654
- author:
- Saramago, Jose
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Double by José Saramago explores the nature of individuality through the story of Tertuliano Maximo Afonso, who becomes embroiled in a mystery when he discovers that one of his doppelgangers is acting in a rented video. As Afonso searches for his double, he sets in motion a chain of events that challenge his sense of self and identity. Afonso's quest raises questions about the nature of reality and how easily our perceptions can be manipulated. Saramago's novel delves into the fear and insecurity that arise when our uniqueness is threatened, highlighting the fragility of human identity. With its unique blend of psychological insight and philosophical inquiry, The Double offers a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be an individual in a world where duality and duplication are ever-present.
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