The rich and eccentric philosopher Quincas Borbas names his dog after himself because he knows his pet will outlive him. Quincas does die first, leaving his fortune to his friend Rube provided that he takes care for the dog. The dim-witted friend is hardly prepared for the life that awaits him.
The rich and eccentric philosopher Quincas Borbas names his dog after himself because he knows his pet will outlive him. Quincas does die first, leavi...
Anyone who has read 'Epitaph of a Small Winner' or 'Dom Casmurro', his most famous novels, will want to savour these stories - those who haven't, will find them a varied and enjoyable introduction to Machado's work.
Anyone who has read 'Epitaph of a Small Winner' or 'Dom Casmurro', his most famous novels, will want to savour these stories - those who haven't, will...
This is the posthumous memoir of Braz Cubas, a wealthy 19th century Brazilian. Though the grave has given Cubas the distance to examine his rather undistinguished life, it has not dampened his sense of humour. Assis also wrote Don 'Cosmurro'.
This is the posthumous memoir of Braz Cubas, a wealthy 19th century Brazilian. Though the grave has given Cubas the distance to examine his rather und...
