O campo da palavra Books in Order
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O campo da palavra is a series of novels by José Saramago, published between 1982 and 2009, that explore human behavior, societal structures, and the complexities of identity through diverse historical and contemporary settings. Each book examines themes of power, perception, and the individual's relationship to authority, often set in Portugal or its historical contexts. The series reflects on the tension between personal agency and systemic control, using narrative to question reality, memory, and the construction of truth.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1982 · José Saramago
Once there was a king who promised to build a convent in Mafra. Once there were the people who built that convent. Once there was a one-handed…
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Raimundo Silva, a proofreader at a Portuguese publishing house, alters a key word in a text so it reads that in 1147 the king of Portugal reconquered…
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A white blindness spreads suddenly and overwhelmingly among a population. Those affected are placed in quarantine or wander lost through the city,…
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Senhor Jose is a clerk at the Central Registry, where records of the birth, marriage, and death of the city's entire population are stored. He…
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A divorced, depressed history teacher becomes obsessed with a man who looks exactly like he did five years earlier after seeing him in a video…
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During the town elections of a nameless city, most inhabitants, each by their own individual choice, decide to exercise their voting rights in an…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Gonçalo M. Tavares
During the early morning hours of a spring day, a variety of individuals, including the suicidal Ernst Spengler, the terminally ill Mylia, and the…
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Companion & related books
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the O campo da palavra books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Memorial do Convento”. Start with “Memorial do Convento.”
How many books are in the O campo da palavra series?
We list 20 books , published between 1982–2009.
Where can I buy the O campo da palavra books?
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