O demônio familiar
José de Alencar
Published in 1857 • Rio de Janeiro
'O demônio familiar' is a realistic novel by José de Alencar. The story revolves around the lives of the middle-class couple Luís and Amélia, portraying their struggles and conflicts in the context of a changing society. Alencar explores themes of marriage, social conventions, and the impact of modernity on traditional values. It is considered one of Alencar's most accomplished works and an important contribution to Brazilian literature.
Realistic novel