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.
Publisher.: | DC BOOKS |
ISBN: | 9788126441884 |
Author.: | JOSE SARAMAGO |
Sub Category: | Novel |
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