Resumo
"A Correspondência de Fradique Mendes" by Eça de Queirós is a collection of fictional letters and memoirs attributed to the cosmopolitan and witty Fradique Mendes, a poet and adventurer, chronicling his observations on 19th-century European and Portuguese society, culture, and politics. Through satirical and eloquent prose, Fradique critiques social norms, colonial ambitions, and intellectual trends, blending cosmopolitan sophistication with sharp commentary on human nature and modernity.
The work, framed as a posthumous compilation, showcases a vibrant literary persona navigating the complexities of his era with humor and insight.