"Night Train to Lisbon" is a profound narrative that explores themes of self-discovery, history, and existential contemplation. The story follows Raimund Gregorius, a Swiss Classics teacher, who stumbles upon a mysterious book by Portuguese author Amadeu de Prado.
Set in Lisbon, it explores themes of decadence, love, and societal obligations, weaving personal dramas with broader social commentary. De Queiroz's rich narrative offers a window into the complexities of human nature and societal constructs.
Overview:"The Return" captures the turbulent period following Portugal's Carnation Revolution, focusing on the experiences of Portuguese families returning from Angola in 1975.
Through the...
Overview:"The High Mountains of Portugal" by Yann Martel is a captivating narrative that traverses a century, intertwining three distinct stories into a meditation on...
In the sweltering backdrop of 1930s Lisbon, "Pereira Maintains" unfolds the story of Dr. Pereira, a journalist navigating the complexities of rising fascism. Through his interactions with the revolutionary Monteiro Rossi, Pereira is drawn into a journey of moral awakening, challenging his previously apolitical stance
Gregorius’s journey leads him through the streets of Lisbon and into the past, as he unravels a tale of love, loss, and the courage of individuals against oppression.
