'One of the masterpieces of Brazilian literature The kind of humour that makes skulls smile' Salman Rushdie
Translated from the Portuguese by John Gledson 'Dazzling ... guaranteed to leave most unsuspecting readers eager for more' Eileen Battersby, Irish Times
The rich and eccentric philosopher Quincas Borbas names his dog after himself because he knows his pet will outlive him. Quincas does die first, leaving his fortune to his friend Rube... Læs mere