Dom Casmurro
by Machado de Assis · first published 1900
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Dom Casmurro, publicado pela primeira vez em 1899, é um dos romances realistas mais importantes de Machado de Assis, considerado por alguns sua obra-prima. O livro narra a história de Bento Gonçalves desde sua juventude, abordando temas como religião, adultério e ambiguidade moral.
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"Epitaph Of A Small Winner" and "Dom Casmurro" by Machado de Assis. He's written a great many other books besides those, but they're the best of the bunch. In Brazil he's a national hero, but while much of his work is available in English it's astoundingly…
on “Ask HN: What are some great books that are relatively unknown in the US?” ↗"Kokoro" by Soseki Natsume. (What is inside you matters above all things) "The Accidental Tourist" by Anne Tyler. (There is a crack in everything; that's how the light gets in) "Dom Casmurro" by Machado de Assis (also his "Epitaph of a Small Winner") (The narrower the life, the more intense the obsessions) "The Count of Monte Cristo" (get the Robin Buss translation from Penguin) ("Wait and…
on “Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life?” ↗…so it is highly regarded. In fact, his stories are sometimes boring, but because of Assisi's style it is worth reading. If you want to read a better example of the author's work, I recommend reading Dom Casmurro. This book is a supreme masterpiece with a captivating story and unique style.
on “Rediscovering One of the Wittiest Books Ever Written” ↗"The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas" and "Dom Casmurro", both by Machado de Assis, were required reading during the last 3 years of school in Brazil. It is common for college entrance exams to use the books as example for questions. I forgot most of the…
on “Rediscovering One of the Wittiest Books Ever Written” ↗