Written in the last years of Saramago's life, Cain is a controversial and witty story of a wilful, authoritarian God.
After killing his brother, Cain is condemned to wander the earth. As he moves through time, he encounters moments from the Old Testament - acts of faith, violence and divine judgement that he cannot accept without question. Cain is José Saramago's bold, darkly playful reimagining of a biblical outcast.
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| ISBN: | 9781529983678 |
| Publication date: | 2nd July 2026 |
| Author: | José Saramago |
| Publisher: | Vintage Classics an imprint of Random House |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Series: | Brief Encounters |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction Fiction in translation Satirical fiction and parodies Historical Fiction |
Written in the last years of Saramago's life, Cain is a controversial and witty story of a wilful, authoritarian God.After killing his brother, Cain is condemned to wander the earth. As he moves through time, he encounters moments from the Old Testament - acts of faith, violence and divine judgement that he cannot accept without question.
Cain features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Fiction in translation, Satirical fiction and parodies, Historical Fiction
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Cain was written by José Saramago and published by Vintage Classics an imprint of Random House
Cain has 176 pages
Yes it is part of Brief Encounters series
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