Description
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Lisbon, this sweeping novel chronicles the rise and fall of the aristocratic Maia family across three generations. The narrative delves into the lives of Carlos da Maia and his circle, exploring their aspirations, romantic entanglements, and disillusionment with Portuguese society. Through vivid portrayals of social customs, political machinations, and intellectual circles, the author crafts a poignant critique of a nation grappling with modernity and its own perceived decline. This masterpiece offers a profound examination of love, ambition, and the enduring search for meaning in a world undergoing rapid transformation.
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Published Jan 1, 1997
681 pages
ISBN: 9789725681367
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Details
First Published
1888
Language
por
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Os Maias by Jose Maria Eca de Queiros.