Oliveira Martins   By: Antero Tarquínio de Quental (1842-1891)

Oliveira Martins by Antero Tarquínio de Quental is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human nature, morality, and society. The protagonist, Oliveira Martins, is a deeply introspective and philosophical character, whose internal struggles and conflicts are both relatable and profound.

The author skillfully weaves together themes of love, power, ambition, and existential crisis, creating a narrative that is both engaging and enlightening. Quental's writing is elegant and poetic, drawing the reader into Oliveira Martins' world and inviting them to ponder the deeper questions of life.

Overall, Oliveira Martins is a captivating and thought-provoking read that will leave readers contemplating the nature of humanity and the intricacies of the human experience. Quental's exploration of morality, ethics, and the human condition is both timely and timeless, making this novel a must-read for anyone interested in philosophical literature.

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Se a escóla ethnologica está representada, entre os escriptores novos, pelo sr. Theophilo Braga, a escóla social e historica a unica, talvez, a que propriamente se devêra dar o nome de philosophica acaba de achar igualmente entre nós um digno representante num escriptor moço e do maior futuro, o sr. Oliveira Martins, que num livro recente estudou, a proposito de Camões (e para nos explicar Camões), a litteratura portugueza do seculo XVI, no ponto de vista largo e comprehensivo, ao mesmo tempo politico e psychologico, que caracterisa esta ultima escóla... Continue reading book >>