Fidalgos Da Casa Mourisca

Fidalgos da Casa Mourisca

by Júlio Dinis

Fidalgos da Casa Mourisca is a 19th-century Portuguese novel that explores the complex themes of love, social class, and fate. The story centers around the Negrões de Vilar dos Corvos, a noble family struggling to rebuild their fortunes after a series of misfortunes. Jorge, a young fidalgo, falls deeply in love with Berta da Póvoa, a virtuous and elegant woman, but their love is challenged by the insurmountable social barriers that separate them. The novel delves into the emotional turmoil of forbidden love, the struggles of a family facing financial hardship, and the weight of societal expectations, all set against the backdrop of rural Portugal.

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