One of the key classics of Portuguese literature, by an author compared to Proust, Flaubert, Stendhal, Dickens, Balzac, and Tolstoy. Eca de Queiros was Portugal's greatest nineteenth-century novelist, whose works brilliantly evoke--and condemn--the rapidly changing society of his times. The Maias (1888) depicts the declining fortunes of a landowning family over three generations as they are gradually undermined by hypocrisy, complacency, and sexual license. With a vivid, comprehensive portrayal of nineteenth-century Portuguese politics and social history, Eca creates a kind of comedie humaine that, despite the force of its social satire and its damning critique of the Portugal from which he had exiled himself, is a supreme work of humor and irony. The author was a diplomat who traveled widely, and although he claimed to be an apostle of naturalist realism, he reveals with detached irony the lethargy and decadence of his native land. The book initially attracted attention through its account of an incestuous romance, yet today we can see this as just one element in a novel whose compelling story, depth of thought, and compassion make it one of Europe's great literary masterpieces. "A restless mingling of poetry, sharp realism and wit . . . his excellent prose glides through real experience and private dream in a manner that is leading on toward the achievements of Proust." --V. S. Pritchett

The Maias (Penguin Classics)

Literature & Fiction

Queirós, Eça de

Genre Fiction

Penguin Classics

The sin of Father Amaro

Black Swan.

1930. With an introduction by John Garrett Underhill. Novelist and short-story writer, one of the leading intellectuals of the Generation of 1870. Eca de Queiroz introduced naturalism and realism to Portuguese literature. He is considered the major novelist of his generation. The Relic was a picaresque story of religious hypocrisy and truth. Its writing coincided with his marriage and drew on the travels with his wife's brother to Egypt and the Near East. The young Teodorico wants to escape from the chains of his religious home. He visits Jerusalem to acquire a healing relic, soon he is transported back in time with his companion, the German scholar Topsius, and meets Jesus himself, witnessing the crucifixion. He sees the still-living Jesus is smuggled in a grave, and after adventures Teodorico returns back to his own century.

The Relic

DE QUEIROZ, EÇA

Hippocrene Books

PROLOGO: Amigo 1. (Bebiendo conac y soda, bajo los arboles de una terraza, a orillas del agua.) Camarada; durante estos calores que embotan la imaginacion, descansemos del aspero estudio de las Realidades humanas.... Partamos hacia los campos del Ensueno, a vagar por esas azuladas colinas donde se levanta la torre abandonada de lo Sobrenatural y frescos musgos cubren amorosamente las ruinas del Idealismo.... Fantaseemos.... Amigo 2. Mas sobriamente, camarada, mas sobriamente... y como en las sabias y amables Alegorias del Renacimiento, mezclando siempre una moralidad discreta.... (Comedia inedita)

The Mandarin

QUEIROZ, Eça de.

Contemporary

Dedalus, Ltd

Suave Milagre (English and Portuguese Edition)

History

De Queirós, Eça

Europe

BiblioLife

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Os Maias: Episodios Da Vida Romantica, Volume 1; Os Maias: Episodios Da Vida Romantica; Eça De Queirós Eça de Queirós Livraria Chardran, 1888 Literary Criticism; European; Spanish &amp; Portuguese; Language Arts &amp; Disciplines / Study &amp; Teaching; Literary Criticism / European / Spanish &amp; Portuguese

OS Maias: Episodios Da Vida Romantica, Volume 1... (Portuguese Edition)

Nabu Press

"A Cidade e as Serras" from Eça de Queirós. Um dos mais importantes escritores lusos (1845-1900).

A Cidade e as Serras (Perfect Library) (Portuguese Edition)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

"Contos" from Eça de Queirós. Um dos mais importantes escritores lusos (1845-1900).

Contos (Perfect Library) (Portuguese Edition)

Arts & Photography

"O Mysterio da Estrada de Cintra Cartas ao Diário de Noticias" from Eça de Queirós. Um dos mais importantes escritores lusos (1845-1900).

O Mysterio da Estrada de Cintra Cartas ao Diário de Noticias (Perfect Library) (Portuguese Edition)

O Crime do Padre Amaro (Portuguese Edition)

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