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Who is the author of Os Maias?

Eça de Queirós

In what decade was Os Maias published?

1880s

What is the setting of Os Maias?

Lisbon, Portugal

Who are the main characters in Os Maias?

Carlos da Maia and Maria Eduarda

What is the genre of Os Maias?

Realism

What is the full title of the book Os Maias?

Os Maias: Episódios da Vida Romântica

What is the significance of the Maias family in the book?

The Maias family represents the decline and decadence of the Portuguese aristocracy.

What is the role of the character João da Ega in Os Maias?

João da Ega is a close friend of Carlos da Maia and played a crucial role in the story.

What are some themes explored in Os Maias?

Love, family, societal class, decadence, disillusionment

What is the significance of the character Craft in Os Maias?

Craft is a symbol of modernity and progress, in contrast to the decay of the Portuguese aristocracy.

What is tragic about the ending of Os Maias?

Carlos and Maria Eduarda, who are half-siblings, commit suicide after discovering the truth about their relationship.

What is the narrative style of Os Maias?

Third-person omniscient

What is the significance of the tittle of Os Maias?

Maias is the name of the family that symbolizes the decay of the Portuguese aristocracy.

What is the relationship between Carlos da Maia and Maria Eduarda in Os Maias?

They are half-siblings who fall in love and have a tragic ending.

What is the role of the character Pedro da Maia in Os Maias?

Pedro da Maia is Carlos's grandfather and plays a key role in setting the stage for the story by describing the past glory of the family.

Who is the author of Os Maias?

Eça de Queirós

In what decade was Os Maias published?

1880s

What is the setting of Os Maias?

Lisbon, Portugal

Who are the main characters in Os Maias?

Carlos da Maia and Maria Eduarda

What is the genre of Os Maias?

Realism

What is the full title of the book Os Maias?

Os Maias: Episódios da Vida Romântica

What is the significance of the Maias family in the book?

The Maias family represents the decline and decadence of the Portuguese aristocracy.

What is the role of the character João da Ega in Os Maias?

João da Ega is a close friend of Carlos da Maia and played a crucial role in the story.

What are some themes explored in Os Maias?

Love, family, societal class, decadence, disillusionment

What is the significance of the character Craft in Os Maias?

Craft is a symbol of modernity and progress, in contrast to the decay of the Portuguese aristocracy.

What is tragic about the ending of Os Maias?

Carlos and Maria Eduarda, who are half-siblings, commit suicide after discovering the truth about their relationship.

What is the narrative style of Os Maias?

Third-person omniscient

What is the significance of the tittle of Os Maias?

Maias is the name of the family that symbolizes the decay of the Portuguese aristocracy.

What is the relationship between Carlos da Maia and Maria Eduarda in Os Maias?

They are half-siblings who fall in love and have a tragic ending.

What is the role of the character Pedro da Maia in Os Maias?

Pedro da Maia is Carlos's grandfather and plays a key role in setting the stage for the story by describing the past glory of the family.

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