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About Ramalho Ortigão

Birth

1836

Death

1915

Biography

José Duarte Ramalho Ortigão was a Portuguese writer of the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Ramalho Ortigão was a prolific Portuguese author who wrote a total of 76 works throughout his life.

He is world-renowned for his masterpiece As Farpas and the intriguing novel O mistério da estrada de Sintra.

In addition to his work as a writer and poet, he excelled as a brilliant journalist and translator.

He used the pseudonym João Ribaixo to sign part of his literary production.

His work is characterized by a deep critical reflection on the civilization and customs of 19th-century Portuguese society.