How did José Saramago decide to intertwine faith and political power in this story?
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Baltasar and Blimunda

Baltasar and Blimunda
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How did José Saramago decide to intertwine faith and political power in this story?
Did anyone else feel a sense of mysticism behind Blimunda's abilities, or was it more about her inner faith?
What do you think led to the decision to set the story during such a turbulent period in Portugal's history?