Seeing: A rain-soaked election, 70 percent blank ballots, and a panicked government's descent into paranoia and menace
by Margaret Jull Costa, José Saramago
In an unnamed European capital, election day brings an unexpected twist: the majority of voters submit blank ballots. As the government declares a state of emergency and investigates this silent rebellion, the fabric of society unravels. José Saramago's incisive novel probes the fragility of power and the strength of unspoken dissent.
About This Book
Seeing is a novel by acclaimed author José Saramago, translated by Margaret Jull Costa. It explores the enigmatic phenomenon of widespread blank voting during an election in an unnamed capital city.
The story delves into the government's frantic efforts to understand and counteract this unusual form of civic expression, highlighting tensions between authority and the will of the people.
Through Saramago's distinctive narrative style, the book examines themes of democracy, power, and collective action in a society on the brink of transformation.
Published as a thought-provoking work, Seeing continues Saramago's tradition of blending allegory with sharp social commentary.
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