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Published in 1872, "Resurrection" (Ressurreição) marks the literary debut of Brazil’s legendary author Machado de Assis (translated into Arabic by Dr. Said Benabdelwahed). This foundational novel foreshadows the intense psychological realism that defined his later masterworks.
The narrative focuses on Félix, a wealthy and educated doctor afflicted with chronic indecision and deep suspicion toward human intentions. When he falls for the charming widow Carola, he is given a second chance at emotional revival—a true "resurrection" of his heart. However, his internal demons and obsessive mistrust constantly threaten to sabotage his own happiness. Through Félix’s emotional struggles, Machado de Assis delivers a masterclass on the self-destructive power of doubt.

Read this classic to experience the debut masterpiece that launched Machado de Assis’s legendary career, offering deep insight into human doubt, romance, and psychological complexity.

Essential for readers of 19th-century Latin American literature, classic romantic/psychological drama, and collectors of Machado de Assis's translated works.