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Philosopher or Dog?

Machado de Assis author Louis de Bernières editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:29th May '97

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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 provided that he takes care for the dog. The dim-witted friend is hardly prepared for the life that awaits him.

ISBN: 9780747533542

Dimensions: 129mm x 198mm x 15mm

Weight: 312g

272 pages