"A Distinguished Family of the Ramireses" is a novel by the Portuguese writer Ash de Queiroz, which describes the survival of the noble Ramireses family in the distant past. The main character, Joan de Ramirez, has romantic notions of his nobility, but his actions and appeals often portray him as somewhat comical and naive. The author successfully combines satire with philosophical reflections on morality, society and history in this famous work. "A Distinguished Family of the Ramireses" is not only a deep literary study, but also an exciting journey into the world of aristocratic Portugal.