Abstract:This paper discusses "Qual dos dois?" (1872/73), written by Machado de Assis. The categorization of the text is problematic, considering that it is classified as a "short story" in the complete works of the writer despite being called a "novel" within the narrative. In that sense, "Qual dos dois?" allows us to reflect upon possible border relations between "short story" and "novel" in Machado de Assis' work. In order to do that, the characteristics of "Qual dos dois?" will be discussed based on a brief compari… Show more
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