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  • Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas

    by Machado de Assis ...
    Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas é um romance escrito por Machado de Assis, e publicado em 1882.O livro retrata a escravidão, as classes sociais, o cientificismo e o positivismo da época, chegando a criar, inclusive, uma nova filosofia — mais bem desenvolvida posteriormente em Quincas Borba (1891) — o Humanitismo, sátira à lei do mais forte. Críticos escrevem que, com esse romance, Machado de Assis ... Read more

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  • The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas

    by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, Flora Thomson-DeVeaux ...
    Translated by Flora Thomson-DeVeaux ...
    **"One of the wittiest, most playful, and . . . most alive and ageless books ever written." --Dave Eggers, The New YorkerA revelatory new translation of the playful, incomparable masterpiece of one of the greatest Black authors in the AmericasA Penguin Classic**The mixed-race grandson of ex-slaves, Machado de Assis is not only Brazil's most celebrated writer but also a writer of world stature, who ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

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  • The Alienist and Other Stories

    by Machado de Assis ...
    In "The Alienist and Other Stories", Machado de Assis turns everyday life into an enigma and irony into a lens. The stories gathered here reveal characters shaped by quiet ambitions, persistent illusions, and truths that slip in through the cracks. With subtle humor and a gaze that loses neither tenderness nor sharpness, the author dismantles habits, exposes contradictions, and invites the reader ... Read more

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  • The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas

    by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis ...
    Dive into the whirlwind life and afterlife of Brás Cubas, a man who decides to tell his story from beyond the grave. The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas is not your typical ghost story but a daring, humorous, and profoundly introspective journey through the eyes of a deceased narrator. This groundbreaking novel by Machado de Assis, a titan of Brazilian literature, blends dark comedy, ... Read more

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  • The Posthumous Memoirs Of Brás Cubas

    by Machado De Assis ...
    Dive into the whirlwind life and afterlife of Brás Cubas, a man who decides to tell his story from beyond the grave. The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas is not your typical ghost story but a daring, humorous, and profoundly introspective journey through the eyes of a deceased narrator. This groundbreaking novel by Machado de Assis, a titan of Brazilian literature, blends dark comedy, ... Read more

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  • The Alienist

    by Machado de Assis ...
    In "The Alienist", renowned physician Dr. Simão Bacamarte decides to found an asylum in the small town of Itaguaí to study madness. However, his obsessive quest to define sanity leads to the hospitalization of increasingly normal citizens—and the town is plunged into chaos. Machado de Assis brilliant satire questions the boundaries between reason and madness, power and science. ... Read more

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  • Dom Casmurro

    by Machado de Assis ...
    Series series COLLECTION GREAT BRAZILIAN WRITERS
    Dom Casmurro is more than a novel; it is the relentless mirror of the human soul and the quintessential landmark of Brazilian Realism. Under the brilliant pen of Machado de Assis, we delve into the "Memoirs" of Bento Santiago, the melancholic and reclusive Dom Casmurro, who attempts to "tie up the two ends of his life" by recounting his youth on Rua de Mata-cavalos. The work is constructed as a ... Read more

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  • Quincas Borba

    by Machado de Assis ...
    Series series Collection of Great Brazilian Writers
    Published in 1891, Quincas Borba is one of the masterpieces of Brazilian Realism and perhaps Machado de Assis's most scathing critique of human nature and the illusions of progress. Continuing the psychological universe begun in *Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas*, the novel delves deeper into the moral and social contradictions of the 19th century, presenting characters who, more than just living, ... Read more

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  • Quincas Borba

    by MAchado de Assis ...
    Published in 1891, Quincas Borba is one of the masterpieces of Brazilian Realism and perhaps Machado de Assis's most scathing critique of human nature and the illusions of progress. Continuing the psychological universe begun in *Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas*, the novel delves deeper into the moral and social contradictions of the 19th century, presenting characters who, more than just living, ... Read more

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  • Tales of Rio de Janeiro

    by Machado de Assis ...
    In "Tales of Rio de Janeiro", Machado de Assis explores love, ambition, and social conventions in 19th-century Brazil. These stories explore human emotions with irony and psychological depth, addressing themes like betrayal, destiny, and social hypocrisy. With elegant prose and keen observations, Machado presents unforgettable characters and sharp critiques of Rio de Janeiro's bourgeoisie. This ... Read more

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  • Aires Memorial

    by Machado de Assis ...
    Series series Great Brazilian Writers Collection
    Published in 1908, Memorial de Aires is Machado de Assis' last novel and, at the same time, his literary testament. In this work, the author reaches the height of stylistic and emotional maturity, offering the reader a narrative of rare sensitivity and introspection. Counselor Aires, a retired diplomat and keen observer of life, records in his diary the events and reflections that mark the last ... Read more

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  • Miss Dollar

    by Machado de Assis ...
    "Miss Dollar", a short story by Machado de Assis, tells the story of a lost dog and the events that unfold around it. The plot revolves around the search for the dog, revealing the complexities of human relationships and the irony of circumstances. The tale highlights themes of love, loss and chance, weaving a subtle critique of the social conventions of the time. ... Read more

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