Effeitos do Hypnotismo

Effeitos do Hypnotismo by A. Armando is a sparkling comedic play that skewers Lisbon’s late-19th-century obsession with mesmerism and theatrical spectacle. Set in a well-furnished salon on a single night, this one-act comedy follows a household thrown into charming disarray as a patriarch’s fixation on hypnotism collides with matchmaking schemes, class tensions, and romantic rivalries. A. Armando captures the pulse of 1890 Lisbon—its fascination with séances, popular theatre, and musical flamboyance—while delivering sharp social satire through lively dialogue and colorful servants, suitors, and guardians. The play’s brisk pacing and witty exchanges showcase period manners and the absurdities of social ambition without sacrificing heart: beneath the farce are themes of love, pride, and the theatricality of everyday life. Premiered at Theatro Recreativo da Lapa in 1890, it remains a vivid example of Portuguese comedic literature and stagecraft from the fin de siècle. Ideal for listeners who enjoy classic Portuguese literature, historical comedy, and stage plays brought to life by spirited narration, this audiobook is perfect for fans of theatrical satire, bite-sized one-act plays, and anyone curious about turn-of-the-century Lisbon and its hypnotic charms.