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Three Girls, Three Fates

"Perhaps love for death is like love for a man, and she is satisfied, is consoled, and is cured only after being possessed and exhausted."

About the Book

Title: The Three Marias Author: Rachel de Queiroz Published: 1963 Original Title: As Três Marias

Summary

This novel follows the lives of three friends—Maria Augusta, Maria da Glória, and Maria José—who meet at a Catholic boarding school. Life takes them in different directions, shaped by societal expectations, love, and family. The narrator, Maria Augusta, struggles to fit into the role that society imposes on her.

Key Themes

Coming of age

Religion

Love

Gender Roles

Expectations

Friendship