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The Loan

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English
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Fiction

Exploring psychological dilemmas and material issues with his characteristic irony, Machado de Assis presents an anecdote between the notary Vaz Nunes and the frustrated dreamer Custódio about a large loan request to invest in a needle factory. The clash between Custódio's insistence and Vaz Nunes' refusal reflects the wounded pride of class differences and social discomfort.

© 2025 SAMPI Books (Ebook): 9786561339117

Release date

Ebook: August 19, 2025

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