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The Elephant's Journey Tra Rep edition
José Saramago
The Elephant's Journey Tra Rep edition
José Saramago
A delightful, witty tale of friendship and adventure from prize-winning novelist José Saramago
In 1551, King João III of Portugal gave Archduke Maximilian an unusual wedding present: an elephant named Solomon. In José Saramago's remarkable and imaginative retelling, Solomon and his keeper, Subhro, begin in dismal conditions, forgotten in a corner of the palace grounds. When it occurs to the king and queen that an elephant would be an appropriate wedding gift, everyone rushes to get them ready: Subhro is given two new suits of clothes and Solomon a long overdue scrub. Accompanied by the Archduke, his new wife, and the royal guard, these unlikely heroes traverse a continent riven by the Reformation and civil wars, witnessed along the way by scholars, historians, and wide-eyed ordinary people as they make their way through the storied cities of northern Italy; they brave the Alps and the terrifying Isarco and Brenner Passes; across the Mediterranean Sea and up the Inn River; and at last, toward their grand entry into the imperial city.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | May 1, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9780547574110 |
Publishers | Mariner Books |
Pages | 224 |
Dimensions | 140 × 210 × 15 mm · 226 g |
Language | English |
Contributor | Margaret Jull Costa |
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