Casa Velha

Casa Velha, written by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis and rediscovered in the 20th century, follows a clergyman researching a house once owned by a former minister. As he delves into the history of the house, he befriends the family living there and observes a budding romance between Félix, the son of the house's owner, D. Antônia, and Lalau, a family associate. The novel explores themes of social stigma and the challenges faced by those unable to integrate into Brazilian bourgeois society, showcasing Machado de Assis's critical and ironic style characteristic of his early works.