Dragon'S Teeth

A lost masterpiece returns: Dragon s Teeth rekindles the fierce moral drama and satiric brilliance of 19th century Portugal.E a de Queir s s Dragon s Teeth: A Novel From the Portuguese follows a brooding principled protagonist entangled in love ambition and the social hypocrisies of his time. Set against the moody streets and provincial estates of Portugal the story unspools as a portrait of conscience and consequence an intimate psychological study framed by sweeping Portuguese cultural themes and the tensions of a changing nation. Wry keen-eyed and emotionally charged the narrative moves from quiet domestic scenes to moments of moral crisis that reveal the author s unmatched gift for character and social critique.This edition restores a book that was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. Carefully edited and faithfully translated this Dragon s Teeth book has been restored for today s and future generations more than a reprint it is a collector s item and a cultural treasure for lovers of literary fiction from Portugal. Essential for readers of classic Portuguese fiction and collectors of E a de Queir s books this translated Portuguese novel offers historical texture and timeless insight into 19th century Portugal.Perfect for casual readers discovering Portuguese novels in translation and for scholars of Portuguese literature this Portuguese historical novel bridges literary elegance and social relevance an indispensable addition to any shelf of classic Portuguese fiction.