Entre o caffé e o cognac

Entre o caffé e o cognac by Alberto Pimentel arrives like a private salon: a collection of feuilletons and literary sketches composed “between coffee and cognac” in 19th-century Porto. Pimentel gathered pieces originally published in the newspaper Primeiro de Janeiro into a book that blends anecdote, criticism, and affectionate portraiture of Portugal’s letters. The audiobook guides listeners through meditative essays that illuminate writers, artworks, and the intimate objects that shape creative lives—most memorably an evocative sketch of Camilo Castelo Branco’s study, where furniture and ink tell the novelist’s story. With a tone both nostalgic and observant, these literary essays capture the era’s manners, the culture of reading, and the quiet rituals of authorship in 1873 Porto, offering historical context without sacrificing charm. Ideal for lovers of Portuguese literature, students of 19th-century cultural history, and anyone who enjoys literary criticism rendered as warm storytelling, Entre o caffé e o cognac is perfect for audiobook listeners seeking reflective, beautifully descriptive non-fiction. Put on your headphones and let Pimentel’s leisurely, witty voice unfold a vanished literary world.