Manual of Painting and Calligraphy - by José Saramago (Paperback)

Manual of Painting and Calligraphy is a captivating novel that delves into the last days of Salazar's dictatorship, following a second-rate artist commissioned by a wealthy client to paint a portrait.

Through this process, the artist learns about himself and the world around him, amidst a passionate love story and the crisis of a nation.

Saramago's masterful writing shines through in this early work, with taut and compelling prose that is almost impossible to put down.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to discover the brilliance of Jose Saramago with Manual of Painting and Calligraphy - a must-read for any devotee of the great Portuguese Nobel laureate.