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A former history teacher, now divorced and struggling with depression, stumbles upon a video that introduces him to a mysterious man bearing a striking resemblance to himself from five years ago. Compelled by curiosity and a newfound obsession, he pursues the stranger, delving into themes of self, memory, and identity. As he searches for answers, the line between the original and the duplicate blurs, raising profound questions about the nature of the self.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: José Saramago
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