O crime do padre Amaro, scenas da vida devota by Eça de Queirós
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Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900
Portuguese
"O Crime do Padre Amaro" by Eça de Queirós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Amaro Vieira, a young priest newly assigned to a small town in Portugal. The novel explores themes of moral complexity, religious hypocrisy, and the struggles faced by clergy within a societal context." The opening of the ...
the parish priest of Leiria, setting the stage for the arrival of Amaro Vieira, his young replacement. Various townsfolk discuss Migueis’s gluttonous habits and unpopularity, illustrating a cynical view of the clergy. Shortly after, Amaro's arrival is eagerly anticipated, with gossip about his character and past circulating among the local priests. The narrative hints at a connection between Amaro and the lively neighborhood of a woman known as Senhora Joanneira, raising questions regarding potential personal conflicts and moral challenges faced by the new priest in a community steeped in tradition and scrutiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Liam Thomas
4 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
John Garcia
5 months agoMy professor recommended this and it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. Truly inspiring.
Jackson Sanchez
3 weeks agoIf you enjoy this genre, the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. Worth every second of your time.
Deborah Gonzalez
1 month agoIt took me a while to start, but it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
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Kevin Lewis
2 months agoI didn't expect much, but it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. I'm sending the link to all my friends.