As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes (1878-02/05)

A vivid chronicle from early 1878, this collection gathers the bitter‑sweet observations of two keen observers as they turn a satirical eye on politics, literature and everyday customs. Written in a lively, ironic voice, the essays dissect the absurdities of legal jargon, party ambition and the pomp of self‑importance, while championing a more honest, if restless, freedom of thought.

The pieces wander through a kaleidoscope of subjects— from the tangled classifications of crime and the evolution of moral law, to the spectacle of so‑called miracles, the underbelly of Lisbon’s nightlife, and the pretensions of academic and religious institutions. With a blend of humor, historical anecdotes and sharp philosophical riffs, the work offers listeners a glimpse into a society on the brink of modernity, inviting both chuckles and reflection on the quirks that still echo today.