Blindness - José Saramago
Blindness: A Haunting Tale of a City's Descent into Chaos
In José Saramago's gripping novel, "Blindness," a sudden epidemic of blindness sweeps through an unnamed city, leaving its inhabitants in a state of utter helplessness and confusion. The story follows a diverse group of characters as they struggle to survive in a world where sight has become a distant memory.
A City in Darkness
The novel begins with a man stuck in traffic, inexplicably going blind. Soon, others around him are afflicted with the same condition, and the city descends into chaos. The government quickly quarantines the affected individuals in an abandoned mental hospital, but the situation quickly spirals out of control.
The Struggle for Survival
Inside the quarantine zone, the blind are left to fend for themselves. They must learn to navigate a world without sight, relying on their other senses and the help of a few sighted individuals who have chosen to stay with them. As the days turn into weeks, the group faces starvation, disease, and the constant threat of violence.
The Human Condition
"Blindness" is not just a story about a physical affliction; it is a profound exploration of the human condition. Saramago uses the metaphor of blindness to examine themes of power, corruption, and the fragility of society. The novel raises questions about how we perceive reality and how we treat those who are different from us.
A Masterful Work of Literature
"Blindness" is a literary masterpiece that has been translated into more than 30 languages and adapted into several films and stage productions. Saramago's unique writing style, characterized by long, complex sentences and a lack of punctuation, creates a sense of urgency and claustrophobia that perfectly captures the atmosphere of the novel.
A Must-Read for Fans of Dystopian Fiction
"Blindness" is a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction and literary fiction in general. It is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
Praise for "Blindness"
"A masterpiece of storytelling." —The New York Times
"A powerful and disturbing novel that will haunt you long after you finish it." —The Washington Post
"Saramago's writing is brilliant and his insights into human nature are profound." —The Guardian
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