The City and the Mountains – The Eternal Dilemma between Progress and Nature

Join Jacinto on his journey from Paris to Tormes and discover where true happiness lies

Jacinto, the protagonist of this work, lives surrounded by the greatest technological innovations of the 19th century in Paris, yet he feels profoundly unhappy. In "The City and the Mountains", Eça de Queirós offers us a brilliant satire and an ode to simple, authentic living. At trade by cda, this book serves as a reminder: technology should serve life, and not the other way around.

Why is this classic by Eça so relevant today?

Critique of Civilization: Eça anticipated technological "burnout". Jacinto lives suffocated by gadgets (from the 19th century!) that constantly fail — a perfect parallel to today.

The Celebration of the Douro: Eça's writing transports us to the Mountains with a vividness that almost allows us to smell the earth and taste the wine.

Humor and Irony: As is characteristic of the author, the book is full of hilarious passages about the pretensions of the intellectual elite of the time.

National Heritage: A must-read for students and lovers of the Portuguese language, in an edition that dignifies any library.

The trade by cda Value Proposition

Balance between Worlds: We provide the best of Jacinto's world (cutting-edge technology) and the best of the Mountains (culture and literature).

Curated Excellence: We only select editions that respect the original text and offer a premium reading experience.

Efficient Logistics: Whether you're in the "City" or the "Mountains", trade by cda delivers your book quickly and securely.