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In "Tales of Rio de Janeiro", Machado de Assis explores love, ambition, and social conventions in 19th-century Brazil. These stories explore human emotions with irony and psychological depth, addressing themes like betrayal, destiny, and social hypocrisy. With elegant prose and keen observations, Machado presents unforgettable characters and sharp critiques of Rio de Janeiro's bourgeoisie. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the early works of one of Brazil's greatest writers.
The short stories that make up this collection are: Miss Dollar, Luís Soares, The Woman in Black, The Secret of Augusta, Confessions of a Young Widow, Straight Line and Curved Line, and Friar Simon.
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