Queirós, Eça De
El crimen del padre Amaro
- ISBN 13:
- 9788498414295
- author:
- Queirós, Eça De
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Unbranded
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 14 centimetres
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
José Maria Eça de Queirós's masterpiece explores the complexities of human nature through the story of a young priest struggling with his desires. In "El crimen del padre Amaro", the author examines the consequences of celibacy in a society dominated by the Catholic Church, where the boundaries between spirituality and morality are blurred. As the priest navigates his own moral crisis, he becomes embroiled in a passionate affair with a woman who is deeply devoted to him. This tangled web of relationships raises questions about the nature of faith, desire, and the human condition. Through its thought-provoking narrative, Eça de Queirós sheds light on the social and cultural context of 19th-century Portugal, where the influence of the Church was all-pervasive.