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In "The Diplomat", Machado de Assis follows Rangel, a man dominated by prudence and excessive calculation, who harbors a silent passion for Joaninha. Unable to act with frankness, he repeatedly postpones the delivery of a decisive letter, taking refuge in cautious gestures and measured words. Amid hesitations, appearances, and discreet rivalries, the story reveals how excessive diplomacy can transform feelings into loss.
In "The Diplomat", Machado de Assis follows Rangel, a man dominated by prudence and excessive calculation, who harbors a silent passion for Joaninha. Unable to act with frankness, he repeatedly postpones the delivery of a decisive letter, taking refuge in cautious gestures and measured words. Ami...
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