Quincas Borba by Machado de Assis
"Quincas Borba" by Machado de Assis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on the life of Rubião, a former professor who has suddenly become wealthy after the death of his friend Quincas Borba, who left his entire fortune to him. As Rubião navigates his newfound wealth, he becomes entangled in themes of friendship, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly in the context of societal
expectations and personal desires. The opening of "Quincas Borba" introduces Rubião reflecting on his recent transition from a modest professor to a capitalista as he gazes out at the serene waters of the bay. He reflects on his past regarding his sister Piedade and Quincas Borba's death. The narrative begins to explore Rubião's inner thoughts, illustrating a conflict between his feelings of contentment and unfulfilled desires, especially regarding Sophia, the wife of his friend. In his friendship with the eccentric Quincas Borba, who is depicted as a philosopher suffering from a mental affliction, the novel hints at philosophical discussions that will play a significant role in unfolding Rubião's journey and the interactions he will have with others, setting the stage for the exploration of wealth, morality, and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Machado de Assis, 1839-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | Quincas Borba |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincas_Borba Wikipedia page about this book: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincas_Borba |
| Credits |
Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version,also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Brazil -- History -- Empire, 1822-1889 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55682 |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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