Cousin Bazilio

Set in 19th-century Lisbon, Cousin Bazilio is a masterful work of realism by Portuguese author Eça de Queirós that explores the fragile boundaries between romantic fantasy and harsh reality. This powerful and provocative novel delves into the consequences of adultery, the illusions of passion, and the moral hypocrisy embedded within bourgeois society. The story centers on Luísa, a young, dreamy...