- “The Book of Disquiet” by Fernando Pessoa: Although not solely set in Porto, this renowned novel by Portugal’s most celebrated poet includes vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants.
- “The Cork-Oak Wood” by Manuel Alegre: Set in Porto during the Carnation Revolution of 1974, this novel follows the lives of a group of friends as they navigate the political changes and personal struggles of the era.
- “Blindness” by José Saramago: While not exclusively set in Porto, this novel by Nobel laureate José Saramago features scenes that take place in the city. It explores a society struck by a sudden epidemic of blindness and its chaotic aftermath.
- “The Maias” by Eça de Queirós: This classic Portuguese novel is partly set in Porto and follows the lives of the Maia family, depicting their social interactions and romantic entanglements.
- “The City and the Mountains” by Eça de Queirós: Another novel by Eça de Queirós, this work portrays the contrast between city and rural life through the story of Jacinto, a wealthy man who decides to return to his native village near Porto.
- “The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis” by José Saramago: Although not exclusively set in Porto, this novel imagines the return of the heteronym Ricardo Reis, created by Fernando Pessoa, to Portugal on the eve of the Spanish Civil War.
- “The Company of Strangers” by Robert Wilson: While the action of this crime novel mostly occurs in Lisbon, it also involves investigations in Porto. Inspector José Falcão finds himself immersed in a gripping case with unexpected twists and turns.
- “The High Mountains of Portugal” by Yann Martel: This novel spans three different time periods and locations, including a section set in Porto. It explores themes of loss, grief, and the search for meaning.
- “The Mystery of the Sintra Road” by Eça de Queirós: Although not entirely set in Porto, this novel takes readers on a thrilling journey that touches upon the city. It tells the story of the investigation into a murder that occurred on the road from Sintra to Porto.
- “The Crime of Father Amaro” by Eça de Queirós: This classic novel, set in the fictional town of Leiria near Porto, explores the topics of morality, hypocrisy, and forbidden love within the Catholic Church.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Porto
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