Cidade e as Serras

Cidade e as Serras, written by José Maria de Eça de Queirós in the late 19th century, explores the contrasts between urban and rural life through the journey of Jacinto, a cosmopolitan man who returns to his tranquil hometown in the Portuguese mountains. Accompanied by Zé Fernandes, the narrator, the novel examines the allure of city life against the authentic beauty of the countryside. This work is notable for its critical perspective on modernity and its celebration of simpler, pastoral living.