Os Maias
Os Maias
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Lisbon, Portugal • 1870s
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Os Maias is a novel by Eça de Queirós that follows a prominent Portuguese family, the Maias, through the lives of its members. The story explores themes of social change, familial legacy, and personal tragedy, set against the backdrop of 19th-century Lisbon, while highlighting the complexities of societal norms and personal relationships.
Informative
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Eça de Queirós' Os Maias is lauded for its rich portrayal of 19th-century Lisbon society and intricate character development. Readers appreciate its incisive social critique and elegant prose, though some find the pacing slow. The novel's exploration of themes like family and societal decay resonates, making it a seminal work in Portuguese literature.
Who Should Read Os Maias?
A reader who enjoys Os Maias by Eça de Queirós likely appreciates intricate family sagas and social critiques, akin to those in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen or Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. They favor rich narratives exploring societal norms, relationships, and class dynamics within a lush 19th-century setting.
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Novel • Fiction
Lisbon, Portugal • 1870s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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