The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories

"The Country of the Blind" follows the story of a sighted man who discovers a secluded valley inhabited by people who have been blind for generations. Believing his sight to be a gift that will grant him power and superiority, he soon realizes that in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is not king but rather an outsider. As he navigates this society, he must confront his assumptions about sight and perception while grappling with the consequences of his arrogance.