Resumo
"Esau e Jacob" by Machado de Assis is a profound Brazilian novel that uses the biblical allegory of twin brothers to explore themes of duality, political instability, and the complexities of human nature in late 19th and early 20th-century Brazil.
The story centers on the lives and contrasting temperaments of the twins Pedro and Paulo, who embody the political and social divides of their era, vying for love and influence.
Narrated by the introspective Conselheiro Ayres, the novel subtly critiques the burgeoning republic and the societal changes, while delving into the psychological intricacies of its characters and their intertwined destinies.