The Elephant's Journey

by José Saramago

Book Overview

A delightful, witty tale of friendship and adventure from prize-winning novelist Jos Saramago

In 1551, King Jo o III of Portugal gave Archduke Maximilian an unusual wedding present: an elephant named Solomon. In Jos Saramago's remarkable and imaginative retelling, Solomon and his keeper, Subhro, begin in dismal conditions, forgotten in a corner of the palace grounds. When it occurs to the king and queen that an elephant would be...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0547574118
• ISBN13: 9780547574110
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"