Last Word
The best-selling novel that languished in publisher's drawer for 36 years
The story behind Nobel literature laureate José Saramago's posthumous novel is nothing short of a writerly Christmas miracle
22 December 2019 - 00:00
It’s the end of the year and I think we’re all ready for a break and a rest from wrangling and thinking and arguing and worrying. Not everyone gets a break and not everyone can stop worrying, but I hope you can. I would like to present you, as my final offering of the year, with a Christmas story that makes me very happy...
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