Uma família ingleza: Scenas da vida do Porto

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Uma família ingleza: Scenas da vida do Porto

by Júlio Dinis

PT·~12 hours·42 chapters

Chapters

42 total
1

Produced by Biblioteca Nacional Digital (http://bnd.bn.pt),

0:09
2

UMA FAMILIA INGLEZA - UMA FAMILIA INGLEZA - SCENAS DA VIDA DO PORTO - POR - JULIO DINIZ

0:15
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UMA FAMILIA INGLEZA - I - ESPECIE DE PROLOGO, EM QUE SE FAZ UMA APRESENTAÇÃO AO LEITOR

17:22
4

II. MAIS DUAS APRESENTAÇÕES, E ACABA O PROLOGO

18:17
5

III. NA AGUIA D'OURO

38:37
6

IV. UM ANJO FAMILIAR

19:21
7

V. UMA MANHÃ DE MR. RICHARD

14:45
8

VI. AO DESPERTAR DE CARLOS

16:49
9

VI. REVISTA DA NOITE

18:02
10

VIII. NA PRAÇA

22:55

Description

Set against the bustling waterways and stone façades of 19th‑century Porto, the story follows the charismatic English merchant Richard Whitestone as he navigates the delicate balance between commerce and community. Known for his sharp business acumen and steadfast reputation, Whitestone becomes a regular fixture in the city’s mercantile quarter, where greetings, handshake rituals and the clink of glasses mark his daily interactions. Through his eyes we glimpse the rhythm of the port’s markets, the gossip of the expatriate enclave, and the subtle tensions that arise when foreign ambition meets local tradition.

The narrative unfolds as a series of vivid vignettes that capture both the grandeur of Whitestone’s ventures and the quieter moments of his personal reflections. He remains unfazed by accolades and the occasional toast of Madeira or cognac, preferring reasoned calm over flamboyant celebration. These scenes paint a portrait of a man whose steady presence leaves an indelible mark on the city’s commercial heart, offering listeners a richly textured portrait of a bygone era.

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Language

pt

Duration

~12 hours (725K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-08-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Júlio Dinis

Júlio Dinis

1839–1871

A Portuguese writer-doctor whose novels brought warmth, humor, and everyday middle-class life into 19th-century fiction. Though he died young, his clear, inviting style helped make him one of Portugal’s most enduring popular novelists.

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