What inspired Saramago to write this detailed journey through Portugal's history?
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Journey to Portugal

Journey to Portugal
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What inspired Saramago to write this detailed journey through Portugal's history?
Did anyone else feel a deep sense of patriotism but also critique in the way Saramago approached Portugal’s past?
How did the structure of the book, blending travel narrative with history, impact the way the story felt?