Resumo
"A Relíquia" by Eça de Queirós, is a satirical novel that follows Teodorico, a young man navigating a life of feigned piety under his devout aunt's roof.
Driven by self-interest and the promise of inheritance, he embarks on a journey to the Holy Land to acquire a religious relic.
The narrative cleverly uses Teodorico's cynical observations and hypocritical actions to satirize religious fanaticism, societal morality, and human nature, blending elements of adventure with sharp social commentary.