Resumo
"Memórias" by Raul Brandão is a reflective and poignant collection of personal recollections, capturing the author's nostalgic memories of his childhood in Foz do Douro, Portugal, alongside vivid portraits of notable figures and societal observations from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The work intertwines intimate moments of tenderness, loss, and wonder with broader commentary on life’s fleeting nature and the human condition, evoking a deep sense of saudade (longing).
Through fragmented notes and vivid imagery, Brandão explores themes of memory, mortality, and the beauty found in everyday simplicity, set against the backdrop of a changing Portugal.