A ultima ceia do Doutor Fausto

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A ultima ceia do Doutor Fausto

by Alberto Pimentel

PT·~1 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

1:06:55

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In the bustling streets of 19th‑century Porto, a striking figure commands both admiration and gossip: the impeccably dressed Dr. Filippe Sullivan. Tall, pale, with a neatly trimmed moustache and a voice that fills a room, he moves through society like a living legend—charismatic to women, wise to men, and a tireless healer to the sick. His name graces every academic society, newspaper column, and charitable event, turning him into the very embodiment of professional excellence in a small nation that reveres his talent.

Yet beneath the polished façade lies a man whose brilliance draws the attention of every patient and politician alike, and whose every decision ripples through the city’s elite circles. As his reputation swells, whispers begin to hint at a gathering that could redefine his legacy—a final, intimate dinner that promises to reveal the true cost of fame. Listeners are invited to follow the delicate dance of ambition, loyalty, and the inevitable shadows that accompany a life lived in the public eye.

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Language

pt

Duration

~1 hours (64K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2011-04-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Alberto Pimentel

Alberto Pimentel

1849–1925

A prolific Portuguese man of letters, he wrote across fiction, history, biography, theater, and journalism, leaving behind a remarkably varied body of work. His books often draw on Lisbon’s past and on Portuguese cultural life, making him a fascinating guide to the world around the turn of the 20th century.

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