Primo Bazilio

Primo Bazilio, written by José Maria de Eça de Queirós in the 19th century, follows the story of Jorge and Luísa, a bourgeois couple in Lisbon. When Jorge leaves for a trip, Luísa becomes lonely and melancholic, leading to the arrival of her cousin Bazilio, an old flame who rekindles their romance and ultimately disrupts her life. This novel is notable for its critical portrayal of bourgeois society and its exploration of infidelity and moral decay.