Noites de insomnia, offerecidas a quem não póde dormir. Nº 07 (de 12)

The volume opens as a midnight reverie for anyone whose thoughts refuse to settle. In a voice that drifts between scholarly chronicle and lyrical confession, it surveys the rise and fall of Portugal’s golden age, from the daring voyages of the 15th century to the bruised aftermath of Alcácer‑Quibir. Poetic fragments, foreign quotations, and vivid descriptions of courtly salons weave together, creating a tapestry that feels both historical and intimate.

Among the varied pieces you’ll meet a viscount’s ornate gathering, a baffling “viscountess who was not,” and a tender homage to D. João IV, all peppered with letters, unpublished manuscripts, and a playful catalogue of forgotten poets. The language is richly textured, often slipping into French and Latin, inviting listeners to wander through archives and imagination alike. For night‑time listeners, the work offers a contemplative journey that balances melancholy with the persistent hope that even the sleepless can find a story to hold.