Notas de Inverno sobre Impressões de Verão

I'm curious about the historical or personal moments that prompted him to pen these essays. Do they reflect a specific event or broader societal observations?

The tone felt so introspective and tinged with longing — was that intentional, or did it just emerge from the subject matter?

I wonder if his philosophical ideas shine through more clearly here or if they’re more subdued compared to his novels.