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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Relic' is a biting satirical novel by the master of Portuguese realism, Eça de QueirÃ3s. The story follows the exploits of Teodorico Raposo, a libertine living a double life in Lisbon. To secure a vast inheritance from his fanatically pious and wealthy aunt, Dona PatrocÃ-nio, Teodorico must maintain an elaborate facade of extreme religious devotion. His quest for favor leads him on an arduous pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where he hopes to acquire a miraculous relic that will seal his status as her sole heir.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Relic' is a biting satirical novel by the master of Portuguese realism, Eça de QueirÃ3s. The story follows the exploits of Teodorico Raposo, a libertine living a double life in Lisbon. To secure a vast inheritance from his fanatically pious and wealthy aunt, Dona PatrocÃ-nio, Teodorico must maintain an elaborate facade of extreme religious devotion. His quest for favor leads him on an arduous pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where he hopes to acquire a miraculous relic that will seal his status as her sole heir.Combining elements of a picaresque journey with sharp social critique, the work explores the profound tension between genuine faith and performative piety. As Teodorico navigates the landscapes of Egypt and Palestine, QueirÃ3s employs his signature wit to lampoon the religious and social conventions of the late nineteenth century. 'The Relic' remains a landmark of European literature, celebrated for its vivid prose, psychological depth, and its daring exploration of the sacred and the profane. It is a masterful study of human hypocrisy and the lengths to which one will go for material gain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Relic" is a biting satirical novel by the master of Portuguese realism, Eca de QueirA3s. The story follows the exploits of Teodorico Raposo, a libertine living a double life in Lisbon. To secure a vast inheritance from his fanatically pious and wealthy aunt, Dona PatrocA-nio, Teodorico must maintain an elaborate facade of extreme religious devotion. His quest for favor leads him on an arduous pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where he hopes to acquire a miraculous relic that will seal his status as her sole heir.Combining elements of a picaresque journey with sharp social critique, the work explores the profound tension between genuine faith and performative piety. As Teodorico navigates the landscapes of Egypt and Palestine, QueirA3s employs his signature wit to lampoon the religious and social conventions of the late nineteenth century. "The Relic" remains a landmark of European literature, celebrated for its vivid prose, psychological depth, and its daring exploration of the sacred and the profane. It is a masterful study of human hypocrisy and the lengths to which one will go for material gain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "The Relic" is a biting satirical novel by the master of Portuguese realism, Eca de QueirA3s. The story follows the exploits of Teodorico Raposo, a libertine living a double life in Lisbon. To secure a vast inheritance from his fanatically pious and wealthy aunt, Dona PatrocA-nio, Teodorico must maintain an elaborate facade of extreme religious devotion. His quest for favor leads him on an arduous pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where he hopes to acquire a miraculous relic that will seal his status as her sole heir.Combining elements of a picaresque journey with sharp social critique, the work explores the profound tension between genuine faith and performative piety. As Teodorico navigates the landscapes of Egypt and Palestine, QueirA3s employs his signature wit to lampoon the religious and social conventions of the late nineteenth century. "The Relic" remains a landmark of European literature, celebrated for its vivid prose, psychological depth, and its daring exploration of the sacred and the profane. It is a masterful study of human hypocrisy and the lengths to which one will go for material gain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…