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On Christmas Eve, a young student staying with relatives in Rio de Janeiro during the Imperial era waits for the traditional Midnight Mass. As the city sleeps, an unexpected conversation transforms an ordinary night into a moment charged with subtle tensions and unspoken emotions. With his characteristic irony and psychological insight, Machado de Assis explores desire, ambiguity, and the mysteries of human connection.
On Christmas Eve, a young student staying with relatives in Rio de Janeiro during the Imperial era waits for the traditional Midnight Mass. As the city sleeps, an unexpected conversation transforms an ordinary night into a moment charged with subtle tensions and unspoken emotions. With his charac...
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