O Primo Bazilio
by José Maria de Eça de Queirós
'O Primo Bazilio' Summary
"O Primo Basílio" é uma obra-prima da literatura realista escrita pelo renomado autor português José Maria de Eça de Queirós. Esta narrativa emocionante se desenrola na sociedade lisboeta do século XIX, revelando os conflitos morais e as complexidades das relações humanas.
A trama gira em torno de Luísa, uma jovem esposa, e seu marido Jorge. Quando Jorge parte em uma viagem de negócios, Luísa é deixada sozinha em sua casa. É nesse momento que Basílio, um primo de Luísa e seu antigo amor, ressurge em sua vida. Os sentimentos adormecidos são reacendidos e, assim, começa um caso amoroso proibido.
A narrativa explora os temas da traição, desejo, moralidade e a hipocrisia da sociedade da época. Eça de Queirós oferece uma visão penetrante da vida urbana e das relações sociais, expondo as máscaras que as pessoas usam para esconder suas verdadeiras naturezas.
A escrita de Eça de Queirós é rica em detalhes, com um olhar afiado sobre a sociedade e os caracteres humanos. Ele pinta uma imagem vívida de Lisboa, criando um cenário realista onde as emoções humanas colidem. "O Primo Basílio" continua a ser uma leitura essencial, explorando as profundezas da alma humana e os dilemas morais que a vida nos apresenta.
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José Maria de Eça de Queirós was a renowned Portuguese novelist, considered one of the greatest literary figures in Portuguese literature. Born on November 25, 1845, in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, Eça...
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