Amor De Perdição

Amor de Perdição

by Camilo Castelo Branco

Amor de Perdição, a powerful novel by Camilo Castelo Branco, delves into the tumultuous world of forbidden love, societal constraints, and the tragic consequences of passion. Set in 19th-century Portugal, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a divided society, where class and reputation dictate the lives of its inhabitants. Simão, a young man of noble lineage, finds himself deeply entangled in a love affair with Teresa, a woman from a lower social standing. Their love, however, is deemed unacceptable by their families and society, setting in motion a chain of events that lead to heartbreak, betrayal, and ultimately, tragedy. Through a compelling narrative that explores themes of love, loss, sacrifice, and the destructive power of societal pressures, Amor de Perdição remains a poignant and enduring testament to the complexities of human relationships.

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Sheik Cover image

Sheik by E. M. Hull

Set against the backdrop of the Arabian desert, "Sheik" tells the story of Diana, a spirited Englishwoman who finds herself entangled with Ahmed Ben H...

Furies (Morshead Translation) Cover image

Furies (Morshead Translation) by Aeschylus

The "Eumenides", also known as "The Kindly Ones", is the final play in Aeschylus's renowned trilogy, "The Oresteia." It follows the aftermath of Orest...

Marie: An Episode in the Life of the Late Allan Quatermain Cover image

Marie: An Episode in the Life of the Late Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard

Marie is the compelling story of Allan Quatermain's first love, a beautiful Zulu woman named Marie. Set against the backdrop of the Great Trek in the...

crimen de Orcival Cover image

crimen de Orcival by Émile Gaboriau

Crimen de Orcival is a classic detective novel by Émile Gaboriau, renowned for introducing the first professional police detective in literature, Mons...

Rupert of Hentzau Cover image

Rupert of Hentzau by Anthony Hope

This is the sequel to 'The Prisoner of Zenda'. Five years have passed. The King has become jealous of Rudolf Rassendyll and suspicious of the queen (F...

Honey-Bee Cover image

Honey-Bee by Anatole France

This captivating tale takes readers on a remarkable exploration of intellectual curiosity, societal norms, and the power of human connection. Anatole...

Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil Cover image

Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Der erste Teil der Tragödie Faust, erstmals erschienen 1808, gilt als das bedeutendste und meistzitierte Werk der deutschen Literatur. Die Handlung sp...

Masters of Space Cover image

Masters of Space by E. E. Smith

In this gripping tale, humanity stands at the precipice of a new era as they venture into the vast expanse of the cosmos. Led by the intrepid Skip Kin...

Bible (ASV) 18: Job (version 2) Cover image

Bible (ASV) 18: Job (version 2) by American Standard Version

God permits "Satan," or in some translations "the adversary" or "the accuser," to put the virtue of Job to the test, at first by giving him power over...

Times Cover image

Times by Arthur Wing Pinero

Set in Victorian society, 'Times' explores the intricate world of the upper classes. The Egerton-Bompas family faces a dilemma as they attempt to marr...

Reviews for Amor de Perdição

No reviews posted or approved, yet...