- “The Book of Disquiet” by Fernando Pessoa: This introspective work captures the essence of Lisbon through the musings and observations of its protagonist, Bernardo Soares.
- “Night Train to Lisbon” by Pascal Mercier: This philosophical novel follows a Swiss teacher who embarks on a spontaneous journey to Lisbon, unraveling the enigmatic life of an author in the process.
- “The Maias” by Eça de Queirós: Set in the 19th century, this classic Portuguese novel revolves around the lives of an influential Lisbon family, portraying the city’s social and political landscape.
- “The Tattooed Lady” by João Aguiar: Combining elements of mystery and history, this novel takes readers on a thrilling adventure through Lisbon’s hidden alleys and underground tunnels.
- “Baltasar and Blimunda” by José Saramago: Although primarily set in 18th-century Portugal, this epic novel by Nobel laureate José Saramago offers vivid depictions of Lisbon during the reign of King John V.
- “Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay” by Elena Ferrante: Part of the Neapolitan Novels series, this book takes its characters, Elena and Lila, on a trip to Lisbon, where they experience personal and social transformations.
- “Blindness” by José Saramago: While the novel does not exclusively take place in Lisbon, it features the city prominently as the characters deal with an epidemic of sudden blindness and its ensuing chaos.
- “The Land at the End of the World” by António Lobo Antunes: This introspective novel captures the remnants of the colonial war in Angola through the lens of a psychiatrist living in Lisbon.
- “The Palace of the End” by Camilo Castelo Branco: Set in the 19th century, this tragic love story explores class differences and social constraints against the backdrop of Lisbon’s aristocracy.
- “The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon” by Richard Zimler: This historical thriller combines elements of Jewish mysticism, romance, and suspense, as a young protagonist delves into the secrets of Lisbon’s Jewish community during the Inquisition.
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