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All the Names
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| Author | José Saramago |
|---|---|
| Original title | Todos os nomes |
| Translator | Margaret Jull Costa |
| Country | Portugal |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Publisher | |
| Released | 1997 |
| Released in English | 2000 |
All the Names (Portuguese: Todos os nomes) is a novel by Portuguese author José Saramago. It was written in 1997 and published in English in 2000 in an award winning translation by Margaret Jull Costa.
The main setting of the novel is the Central Registry of Births, Marriages and Deaths of an unnamed city. This municipal archive holds the vital records for all residents of the city stretching back several centuries. The main character is called simply Senhor José (Mr. Joseph). Senhor José is fifty years old and has worked as a low-level clerk in the registry for more than twenty years. His residence adjoins the registry. Senhor José's hobby is creating dossiers about famous people. One day he realizes that having their birth certificates would complete the files. He begins sneaking into the registry late at night to obtain them. One evening he stumbles across the records of an ordinary, unknown woman. He becomes intrigued and embarks on a search for the woman. Along the way, he commits various illegal and unprofessional acts.
Saramago, José (5 October 2000). All the Names, 1st Eng. ed., Harcourt. ISBN 0-15-100421-8.
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