- “Blindness” by José Saramago: This Nobel Prize-winning novel depicts a mysterious epidemic of blindness that engulfs an unnamed city, inspired by Porto.
- “The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis” by José Saramago: Written by another celebrated Portuguese author, this novel takes place in Porto and follows a poet returning from Brazil after the death of Fernando Pessoa.
- “The Book of Disquiet” by Fernando Pessoa: Although not specifically set in Porto, this introspective book is associated with the city and its author, Pessoa, who spent a significant part of his life there.
- “The Maias” by Eça de Queirós: Set in Lisbon and Sintra, this classic Portuguese novel by Eça de Queirós also encompasses a section set in Porto, shedding light on various aspects of Portuguese society during the 19th century.
- “Night Train to Lisbon” by Pascal Mercier: Though not originally written in Portuguese, this novel follows a Swiss professor who abandons his comfortable life to delve into the philosophies of Amadeu de Prado, a doctor from Porto.
- “Equator” by Miguel Sousa Tavares: This historical novel is set in northern Portugal during the early twentieth century and explores themes such as colonialism, love, and politics.
- “The Return” by Dulce Maria Cardoso: Although partially set in Angola, this novel portrays a Portuguese family returning to Portugal during the tumultuous times of post-colonialism.
- “My Past is a Foreign Country” by Zulfu Livaneli: This novel, written by a Turkish author, takes place both in Istanbul and in northern Portugal, highlighting the historical connections between the two regions.
- “The City and the Mountains” by Eça de Queirós: Although mostly set in the Portuguese countryside, this novel touches upon the city of Porto and explores the contrast between urban and rural life.
- “The Wind in the North” by Manuel Alegre: Set during the Carnation Revolution of 1974, this novel portrays a political exile returning to Portugal after years abroad, touching upon themes of love, politics, and nationhood.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Porto & northern Portugal:
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