The tumultuous life of Carlos, marked by both tragedy and comedy, mirrors the complex history of Portugal. With his friend João da Ega, a supposed literary genius, Carlos indulges in the pleasures of friendship and romance as an idle aristocratic doctor. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls deeply in love, introducing a new and complex element to the narrative. This all-consuming passion plunges him into a darker and more sinister world, ultimately leading to the taboo of incest.
Os Maias: Cenas da Vida Romântica
Carlo's life is a poignant reflection of Portugal's story, intertwined with his friend João da Ega, a self-proclaimed literary mastermind, as Carlo struggles through his aimless aristocratic life.
