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The Maias

Original title: Os Maias

By Eça de Queirós

This book is written in Portuguese. The description on this page has been translated.

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The Maias tells the story of the Maia family, Lisbon's 19th-century aristocracy, following two generations, especially the young Carlos da Maia and his romance with Maria Eduarda. The novel portrays the decline of Portuguese high society, its hypocrisies, the cultural and political milieu of the time, and explores themes such as love, tradition, and modernity. It is regarded as one of the greatest novels in Portuguese literature, offering a critical and detailed portrait of Regeneration society.
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