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“Tijolos que pisei e repisei naquela tarde, colunas amareladas que me passastes à direita ou à esquerda, segundo eu ia ou vinha, em vós me ficou a melhor parte da crise, a sensação de um gozo novo, que me envolvia em mim mesmo, e logo me dispersava, e me trazia arrepios, e me derramava não sei que bálsamo interior”

Quote by Machado de Assis

Work

Dom Casmurro

Dom Casmurro is a complex psychological novel that delves into the mind of its protagonist, Manoel da Silva, as he grapples with his feelings for his childhood friend, Capitu. The story is set in the late 19th century in Brazil and is known for its intricate narrative structure and philosophical depth. more

Author

Machado de Assis
Machado de Assis

Brazilian novelist, considered one of the greatest writers in the Portuguese language. His works deeply reveal the contradictions and conflicts of Brazilian society, and have had a profound impact on literature both in Brazil and around the world. more

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