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Dom Casmurro

Autore
- Machado de Assis
Editore:
- CLXBX

Edizioni: 9
Lingua: Inglese
Formato
Categoria: Classici

Dom Casmurro is a timeless masterpiece of Brazilian literature that explores love, jealousy, memory, and the fragile nature of truth. Written by Machado de Assis, one of the greatest literary figures of the 19th century, this psychological novel invites readers into the introspective and unreliable mind of its narrator, Bento Santiago.

The story unfolds as Bento, now an aging and solitary man, decides to recount his life in an attempt to "tie together the two ends" of his existence. Through his memories, we follow his childhood friendship and blossoming romance with the captivating and enigmatic Capitu. Their young love, filled with tenderness and promise, gradually evolves into marriage—but beneath the surface, doubt begins to grow. Bento becomes consumed by suspicion, questioning Capitu's fidelity and interpreting every glance, gesture, and coincidence as potential betrayal.

What makes Dom Casmurro extraordinary is not simply its plot, but its masterful narrative voice. Machado de Assis crafts a narrator who is intelligent, ironic, and deeply human—yet profoundly biased. Readers are left to navigate the blurred line between reality and imagination, constantly questioning whether Bento's accusations are grounded in fact or shaped by his own insecurities and jealousy. This ambiguity transforms the novel into a compelling psychological puzzle that continues to spark debate more than a century after its publication.

With subtle humor, sharp social commentary, and emotional depth, Dom Casmurro explores themes of obsession, pride, betrayal, and the power of memory. It is a story not only about love lost, but about how perception can distort truth and how suspicion can quietly dismantle even the strongest bonds.

A cornerstone of Brazilian literature, Dom Casmurro remains a haunting and thought-provoking exploration of the human heart—one that challenges readers to decide for themselves what is real, what is imagined, and whether certainty is ever truly possible.

Data di uscita

Ebook: 1 marzo 2026

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