What inspired the way António Lobo Antunes weaves memory and history in this novel?
Around the Web·le mois dernier

Memoria de elefante

Memoria de elefante
La discussion entre lecteurs est ouverte maintenant. Il s’agit d’une discussion communautaire.
What inspired the way António Lobo Antunes weaves memory and history in this novel?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in parts, but it added to the emotional weight?
How do you interpret the significance of the elephant metaphor in the story?