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"Dom Casmurro" by Machado de Assis is a seminal work of Brazilian literature, narrated by the older Bento Santiago, or Dom Casmurro, as he recounts his life.
The novel primarily focuses on his youth, his profound love for and subsequent marriage to Capitu, and his escalating, debilitating jealousy.
Renowned for its psychological depth and ambiguous narrative, the story explores themes of love, betrayal, memory, and the elusive nature of truth, leaving readers to question Capitu's fidelity and the reliability of Bento's perceptions.