Quem Foi Brás Cubas? O Homem Que Narrou a Própria Morte (e zombou de tudo)

Have you ever wondered what happens when the narrator is a deceased author? Machado de Assis's "Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas" is one of the greatest works of Brazilian literature—and also one of the most sarcastic, philosophical, and critical ever written in Portuguese. In this video, I provide a complete analysis of the work: 1. What was 19th-century Brazil like—and what do the characters in "Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas" reveal about the elite, customs, and hypocrisy of that era? (And this one, too?) 2. What are the great loves, frustrations, and ironies that drive the narrative? 3. How does the book break with Romanticism and usher in Realism in Brazil? 4. And why do so many readers feel challenged by the book's ending? Let's talk about Dona Plácida, Quincas Borba, Virgilia, the subtle irony and philosophical pessimism that only Machado de Assis can offer! Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HKVEM4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📖 Join the Livro&Café Book Club! Every month, a new read with exclusive materials and an online meeting at the end of the month! https://livroecafe.com/clube/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Livro&Café Project: https://livroecafe.com/   / livroecafe     / francineramosprof   💰 TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CHANNEL, YOU CAN: ✅ Buy books from Amazon through the link: https://amzn.to/3G6xplB To chat with me: [email protected]