The Case of the Cane

By Assis, Machado de

Published by SAMPI Books

English 2026

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About this book

In the short story "The Case of the Cane", Machado de Assis creates an ironic narrative about morality and expediency. Damião, a young man who has run away from the seminary, seeks shelter in the home of an influential lady, where he witnesses an episode of domestic violence against a slave. Faced with the situation, he must decide between acting according to his conscience or protecting his own interests, revealing deep social and ethical tensions.

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The Case of the Cane is available as eBook at 10 online bookshops. Bookshops carrying it include Disal - Distribuidora de Conhecimento, Martins Fontes Paulista, Bajalibros Argentina. Buy it directly from its publisher at Disal - Distribuidora de Conhecimento, Martins Fontes Paulista.

Genres

Literary

Language: English

In what formats is The Case of the Cane available?: The Case of the Cane is available as eBook at 10 online bookshops.
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