The Illustrious House of Ramires by Eça de Queirós
The book follows the story of a young aristocrat from an ancient and noble family who is trying to write a historical novel about his heroic ancestors. However, he struggles with this task as he is constantly distracted by the mundane and frivolous happenings of his modern life. This satirical novel explores themes of national identity, history, and the contrast between the past and the present, all while providing a critique of 19th-century Portuguese society.
The 4982nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1900
- Nationality
- Portuguese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Portuguese
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This book is on the following lists:
- 77th on 100 Essential Books (Bravo! Magazine)