
A strikingly lyrical tapestry unfolds in the opening pages, blending manifesto‑like poetry with vivid snapshots of early‑twentieth‑century European art circles. The narrator, a restless observer of Lisbon’s avant‑garde scene, weaves together fragments of exhibition notices, cryptic symbols and a haunting blue tattoo that hints at an inner obsession. The language is deliberately fragmented, echoing the restless energy of cafés, galleries and the bustling streets that frame the story’s backdrop.
Amid this kaleidoscope, a fragile yet enigmatic young woman emerges, caught between the expectations of her aristocratic lineage and a yearning for artistic freedom. Her interactions with the narrator reveal a delicate dance of admiration, melancholy and unspoken desire, as they navigate the tension between society’s polished façades and the raw pulse of creative genius. Listeners will be drawn into a world where every line feels like a brushstroke, inviting them to taste the bittersweet perfume of ambition, love and the elusive promise of a “blue square” that beckons beyond the page.
Language
pt
Duration
~43 minutes (41K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Lisboa: 1917 Europa Modelo 1920
Credits
Produced by Vasco Salgado
Release date
2007-10-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1893–1970
A restless modernist spirit, this Portuguese writer and artist helped shake up the cultural life of the early 20th century. His work moved easily between literature, painting, drawing, and public art, with a bold, inventive energy that still feels fresh.
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