José Duarte Ramalho Ortigão was a pivotal figure in 19th-century Portuguese literature, recognized for his sharp intellect and critical examination of society. His work is characterized by a penetrating style and a deep engagement with Portuguese identity and its place within modern Europe. As part of the influential 'Generation of 70', he strived to elevate Portuguese culture and letters, exploring themes of progress and national roots. Ortigão was not only a prolific writer but also a significant journalist and literary critic, whose essays and novels continue to resonate with their timeless relevance.
Discover the beauty of Portugal's beaches with this helpful guide, which provides detailed information on each location's amenities, attractions, and history. Ramalho Ortigão's witty and informative writing style makes this book an enjoyable read for both travelers and armchair adventurers alike.
Two friends were kidnapped on the road to Sintra by three masked men and taken to a mysterious house. In the house there is a corpse. The usual questions arise: who was he? How did he die? Was it a natural death or a murder? Who was the perpetrator or the instigator of the crime? The two friends are the two narrators - Eca de Queiroz and Ramalho Ortigao - whose story was published in the form of letters to the editor recounting what happened to them."
Colecção BI.077 O Mistério da Estrada de Sintra é a primeira narrativa de cariz policial da literatura nacional.
John Bull is a humorous satirical novel that pokes fun at British society in the late 19th century. Portuguese author Ramalho Ortigão paints a colorful picture of a society with rigid social hierarchies and absurdly strict codes of behavior, making us laugh even as we recognize the truths in his observations.