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Name: Cain
Author: José Saramago

This, his last novel, Saramago reimagines the characters and narratives of the Bible through the story of Cain. Condemned to wander forever after he kills Abel, Cain is whisked around in time and space, encountering pivotal biblical events such as the almost-sacrifice of Isaac, the Tower of Babel, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the journey of Joshua to the battle of Jericho. Along the way, he encounters an unjust and cruel God, making this a startling, beautifully written, and powerful book. In all ways, it is a fitting end to Saramago's extraordinary career.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction

Authors: José Saramago

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