| Summary: | Embracing critical remark and laudatio, this article draws the portrait of an eminent personality of Portuguese culture in the 20th century : António José Saraiva (1917-1993). A controversial writer, researcher and professor, A. J. S. had a natural interest for romanticism, and a ductile understanding of historical methodology and literary theory. He was also renowned for his social awareness infused with a respect for nature, a commitment to frugality, solidarity and a true pledge for freedom. This text highlights his correspondence, especially his half of a century debate with Óscar Lopes, also a professor and literary critic, with whom A. J. S. had a fruitful collaboration. Together they produced the most well-known history of Portuguese literature.
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