Resumo
"A Cidade e as Serras" by Eça de Queirós, is a novel about Jacintho, a wealthy Portuguese aristocrat who dedicates his life to achieving supreme happiness through urban civilization and technological advancement in Paris. Despite his opulent surroundings and access to all modern comforts, he becomes deeply bored and melancholic, leading him to question his beliefs. The story contrasts the bustling city life with the tranquility and authenticity of the Portuguese countryside, exploring themes of materialism, human nature, and the true meaning of contentment.