Helena by Machado de Assis
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Machado de Assis, 1839-1908
Portuguese
"Helena" by Machado de Assis is a novel published in 1876. When Counselor Vale dies, his will reveals a shocking secret: he has a daughter named Helena whom his family never knew existed. As Helena enters their home, she wins over her half-brother Estácio and aunt Dona Úrsula with her grace and charm. But as Estácio grows increasingly attached to h...
when Helena's own mysterious past begins to surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Sandra Campbell
2 months agoBelieve the hype, the explanations feel carefully crafted rather than rushed. I will be reading more from this author.
Lucas Carter
1 month agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. An impressive piece of work.
Elizabeth Miller
4 months agoMy professor recommended this and the tone remains consistent and professional throughout. I appreciate the effort put into this.
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Dorothy Thomas
3 months agoI have to admit, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. A valuable addition to my digital library.