Viagens na Minha Terra (Volume II)

by João Batista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett Almeida Garrett

"Viagens na Minha Terra (Volume II)" by Almeida Garrett is a work published in 1846 that blends travel narrative with romantic fiction. The author recounts his journey from Lisbon to Santarém while weaving in the story of Carlos, a liberal soldier, and his cousin Joaninha during Portugal's civil war. Through digressive prose mixing classical and popular language, Garrett explores Portugal's political transformation while telling a tale of forbidden love, family secrets, and conflicting loyalties that mirror the nation's struggle between old traditions and modern ideals.