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Novel

The Stone Raft

Original titleport. A Jangada de Pedra · 1986
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Main Ideas

  • The separation of the Iberian Peninsula from Europe as a metaphor for isolation and independence.
  • Exploration of human nature and interaction under conditions of uncertainty.
  • Critique of political and social structures that prove powerless in the face of natural cataclysms.
  • Journey as a means of self-discovery and search for life's meaning.
  • Questions of identity and belonging in the context of a changing world.
  • Allegorical depiction of European integration and national identity.
The Stone Raft
Date of publication: 10 February 2025
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The Stone Raft
Original titleport. A Jangada de Pedra · 1986
Genre: Novel