Dom Casmurro

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Machado de Assis published Dom Casmurro in 1900, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of literary fiction from Spain. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed Dom Casmurro among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 40/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. Readers coming to Dom Casmurro for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Dom Casmurro reflects Machado de Assis's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Spain's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.

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