Amôres d'um deputado

The narrative follows a restless young man in Paris who, after learning of an upcoming election, prepares to return to his native district to stand as a republican candidate against an influential conservative rival. His close-knit circle of friends—poets, journalists, and fellow activists—meet in cafés and private rooms to debate the campaign, offer counsel, and reveal their shared ambitions, anxieties, and romantic attachments. The story alternates between political maneuvering and intimate scenes, tracing how camaraderie, idealism, rivalry, and personal ties shape the choices that will affect both public standing and private life.