Esaú e Jacó

Esaú e Jacó, published in 1904, is the penultimate novel by Brazilian author Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis. The narrative parallels the biblical story of Esau and Jacob, focusing on the lives of brothers Pedro and Paulo, who represent opposing political ideologies during Brazil's transition from empire to republic. Through their contrasting temperaments and ideological debates, Machado de Assis masterfully explores the complexities and conflicts of post-Independence Brazil.