Esaú e Jacó
by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
'Esaú e Jacó' Summary
In the esteemed novel "Esaú e Jacó," Machado de Assis weaves a captivating tale centered around the lives of two brothers, Pedro and Paulo. Hailing from the elite strata of Rio de Janeiro's society, they find themselves at a crossroads as Brazil navigates the transition from empire to republic. Pedro aligns himself with the monarchist cause, while Paulo embraces the republican ideals. Throughout the novel, their contrasting temperaments and ideological clashes ignite a series of heated debates, which serve as a microcosm of the broader political and social tensions permeating Brazilian society in the aftermath of independence.Book Details
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