On March 14, 1900, Machado de Assis presented to the world “Dom Casmurro”, his eighth novel, part of the acclaimed realistic trilogy that also includes “Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas” and “Quincas Borba”. After completing 124 years, this work remains one of the author's most studied, discussed and emblematic novels, offering an incisive portrait of 19th century bourgeois society in Brazil.
Centered on the lives of Bentinho and Capitu Santiago, “Dom Casmurro” stands out for its first-person narrative, marked by Machado’s irony and ambiguity. The story explores themes such as jealousy, doubt and the possibility of betrayal, leaving readers in eternal debate about Capitu's loyalty.
Dom Casmurro is one of the greatest works by Brazilian realist writer Machado de Assis (1839-1908). With 148 titled chapters, the novel was published in 1899.
