Blindness: A haunting literary horror of humanity’s survival and social breakdown, this international bestseller by Nobel Prize winner José Saramago delves into a city struck by an epidemic of “white blindness,” leaving no one untouched. As authorities confine the blind to an empty mental hospital, it quickly transforms into a place where criminals reign, stealing food rations and raping women. Amidst this terrifying scenario, one witness navigates through barren streets with seven strangers—among them a boy without a mother, a girl in dark glasses, and a dog of tears—leading them on an uncanny journey fraught with harrowing experiences.

Blinding in its power, Blindness is a magnificent parable about loss and disorientation. Saramago’s masterful storytelling explores our darkest appetites and weaknesses, ultimately celebrating the resilience and spirit of humanity. This novel has captivated readers with its profound and unsettling portrayal of an apocalyptic scenario, making it both a literary masterpiece and a cautionary tale.

“This is a shattering work by a literary master.” —Boston Globe

“This is an important book, one that is unafraid to face all the horror of the century.” —Washington Post