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Set in 19th-century Brazil, the story revolves around themes of love and jealousy, exploring the complexities of human relationships through a darkly comic lens. The protagonist navigates the intricacies of his feelings towards his wife and the suspicion of infidelity, leading to a poignant examination of trust and betrayal. Machado de Assis masterfully blends tragedy and humor, making this novel a timeless reflection on the human condition and the emotional turmoil that jealousy can provoke.
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Dom Casmurro, Machado de Assis
- Language
- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Dom Casmurro
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Machado de Assis
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780374523039
- Category
- Fiction, About Literature, Historical prose
- First published
- 1899
- Original title
- Dom Casmurro
- Description
- Set in 19th-century Brazil, the story revolves around themes of love and jealousy, exploring the complexities of human relationships through a darkly comic lens. The protagonist navigates the intricacies of his feelings towards his wife and the suspicion of infidelity, leading to a poignant examination of trust and betrayal. Machado de Assis masterfully blends tragedy and humor, making this novel a timeless reflection on the human condition and the emotional turmoil that jealousy can provoke.