The Machadian novel that captivated serial readers and inspired the most telenovela adaptations. When a wealthy Rio de Janeiro patriarch dies, his will surprises everyone: his last wish is for the family to welcome an illegitimate daughter he had kept hidden from everyone during his lifetime. Helena reveals herself to be a gentle and charming young woman, ready to face the challenge of earning her place within the family, but new secrets may threaten this process. First published in 1876, this book blends forbidden loves, family dramas, and class conflicts, and was one of the most adapted works for telenovelas in the country's history. Through the relationships between the protagonist and each family member – a suspicious aunt, a brother burdened by the weight of being the new head of the family, and a priest very willing to advise everyone – Machado de Assis constructs a plot that already reveals the sarcastic social critiques that made him famous. Illustrated with metal engravings by artist Maria Júlia Rêgo, the new Antofágica edition includes notes and an afterword by Rogério Fernandes dos Santos, who holds a doctorate in Literature from USP, and an introduction by Tatiany Leite, from the Vá Ler Um Livro channel. Adriana da Costa Teles, who holds a post-doctorate in Comparative Literature from USP, contributes an afterword on the dialogues between Machado de Assis and Shakespeare, and a text by artist Maria Júlia Rêgo completes the edition. By scanning the QR Code on the book band, the reader gains access to two video lessons about the book with Rogério Fernandes dos Santos, a professor at UEMASUL and a doctor of Literature from USP.
Helena
Year
1876
Pages
209
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The Machadian novel that captivated serial readers and inspired the most telenovela adaptations. When a wealthy Rio de Janeiro patriarch dies, his will surprises everyone: his last wish is for the family to welcome an illegitimate daughter he had kept hidden from everyone during his lifetime. Helena reveals herself to be a gentle and charming young woman, ready to face the challenge of earning her place within the family, but new secrets may threaten this process. First published in 1876, this book blends forbidden loves, family dramas, and class conflicts, and was one of the most adapted works for telenovelas in the country's history. Through the relationships between the protagonist and each family member – a suspicious aunt, a brother burdened by the weight of being the new head of the family, and a priest very willing to advise everyone – Machado de Assis constructs a plot that already reveals the sarcastic social critiques that made him famous. Illustrated with metal engravings by artist Maria Júlia Rêgo, the new Antofágica edition includes notes and an afterword by Rogério Fernandes dos Santos, who holds a doctorate in Literature from USP, and an introduction by Tatiany Leite, from the Vá Ler Um Livro channel. Adriana da Costa Teles, who holds a post-doctorate in Comparative Literature from USP, contributes an afterword on the dialogues between Machado de Assis and Shakespeare, and a text by artist Maria Júlia Rêgo completes the edition. By scanning the QR Code on the book band, the reader gains access to two video lessons about the book with Rogério Fernandes dos Santos, a professor at UEMASUL and a doctor of Literature from USP.
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