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"The Tragedy of the Streets of Flowers," was published posthumously, in 1980. Its theme is centered on the love story between young Vítor and the prostitute Genoveva, a most ardent passion destined for a tragic outcome. Eça is well known for his perfectionism, and through long, detailed descriptions, we are given an elaborated picture of Portuguese society at the end of the 19th century, with its false morals, lack of national identity, sluggish social and political institutions, and overall decay.
This edition is to be praised for the inclusion of a short biography of Eça. Neddless to say, the atuhor was a victim of false morality, hypocrisy, and prejudice, all of which reflected in his critical approach to his native country and its society.
The "Tragedy" was left out of the series of de Queiros' novels published in English the '70s, so this first-time offering is like finding an unopened gift from Christmasses past.
Loved it.
Genoveva, a woman who lived off of men, was cunning in her desire to earn a living for her lady in waiting, her English servant and herself. Knowing she needed income and investments she cukolded Damaso and found a way out of no way. Her love for Vitor was intense and by the end of the story you realized tragic. She, in her zest, to get her wont ruined both her life and Vitors life...for a second time.
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