La forêt dans le fleuve is a novel by the acclaimed Portuguese author Lídia Jorge. Originally published in 1988 by Albin Michel, the work explores complex themes through Jorge's distinctive literary voice. The story delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the natural world, using the metaphor of a forest within a river to examine the intersection of memory, identity, and the passage of time. Jorge's prose is known for its lyrical quality and psychological depth, offering readers a profound meditation on the forces that shape individual and collective histories. The novel stands as a significant contribution to contemporary Portuguese literature.