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A Capital

By Eca de Queiros
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By Eca de Queiros
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"A Capital" is a masterful work of realism by the renowned author Eça de Queiroz. The novel follows the journey of Artur Corvelo, a young and impressionable aspiring poet who leaves the provinces for Lisbon with grand dreams of literary fame and social prestige. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Portugal, the narrative meticulously dissects the decadence and superficiality of the urban elite. When Artur unexpectedly inherits a significant fortune, he is thrust into the heart of a soc...