Quincas Borba by Machado de Assis
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Machado de Assis, 1839-1908
Portuguese
"Quincas Borba" by Machado de Assis is a novel serialized between 1886 and 1891, then published in book form in 1892. The story follows Rubião, a naive provincial man who inherits a fortune from philosopher Quincas Borba and becomes entangled with an ambitious couple in Rio de Janeiro. As Rubião falls hopelessly in love with the manipulative Sofia,...
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Edward Green
5 months agoHaving explored similar works, the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. This sets a high standard for similar books.
Daniel Young
5 months agoTo be perfectly clear, the arguments are well-supported by credible references. Absolutely essential reading.
Joshua Brown
5 months agoInitially overlooked, this book the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. This deserves far more attention.
Elijah Davis
4 months agoThis immediately fetl different because the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. This book will stay with me for a long time.
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Mason Lee
1 month agoHaving read this twice, the insights offered are both practical and thought-provoking. An excellent read overall.