As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes, (1877-08/09)

A lively collection of monthly chronicles from the late summer of 1877, this work captures the restless spirit of a Portugal caught between tradition and change. Written in a razor‑sharp, ironic voice, the authors turn their gaze toward the corridors of power, the rigidity of party politics, and the pretensions of scholarly and cultural elites. Their satire spares no one, from lofty reformers to the everyday rituals that shape public life.

Within its pages the writers dissect the legacy of the celebrated historian Alexandre Herculano, explore the state of women’s education, and comment on everything from courtroom banter to the latest musical fads. Travel sketches, literary critiques, and observations on social customs mingle with witty sketches of political figures, offering a vivid snapshot of a nation in flux. The result is a witty, thought‑provoking portrait that invites listeners to hear the pulse of 19th‑century Portuguese society.