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Lifetime: 1839 - 1908 Passed: ≈ 116 years ago

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Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis

Books by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis

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Alienista

Satire Fiction Philosophy Novel
Power Revolution Society Obsession Madness Conspiracy Criticism Mental Illness Treatment Irony Hospital Scientism

O Alienista, um romance satírico de Machado de Assis, explora as complexas intersecções entre loucura, ciência e poder. O Dr. Simão Bacamarte, um médico ambicioso, dedica sua vida à busca por um método universal para tratar a insanidade. Ele constrói...

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Desencantos

Drama
Narrator Youthful work Two acts Cast of characters Clara de Souza Luís de Melo Pedro Alves Created

Desencantos is a short play in two acts, a work from Machado de Assis' youth, published long before his book of poems, "Crisálidas" and his very famous novels.

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Contos Fluminenses e Histórias da Meia-Noite

Romance Fiction
Love Romance Literature Classics Fiction Brazilian Contos Machado de Assis Novels

Contos Fluminenses and Histórias da Meia-Noite are Machado de Assis's first two collections of short stories, published in 1870 and 1873 respectively. The author, a renowned Brazilian writer, is acclaimed for his deft use of satire and humor to illum...

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Helena

Romance Fiction Drama Novel
19th century Romance Inheritance Social Class Moral Dilemmas Society Forbidden Love Psychology Paradox Family secrets Illegitimate child Brazilian society

Helena, a young woman of unknown origins, is unexpectedly thrust into the wealthy and influential family of the deceased Conselheiro Vale. As Helena navigates this new world, she grapples with the secrets of her father's past and the complexities of...

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Casa Velha

Romance Fiction Drama
Forbidden Love Irony Social stigma Enjeitados

This forgotten novel by Machado de Assis explores the themes of forbidden love and social stigma in 19th century Brazil. It tells the story of a cônego who, while researching a book about the First Reign, becomes entangled in the lives of a family li...

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Esaú e Jacó

Fiction Political Science Drama
Family dynamics Political conflict Ideological struggle Bourgeois society Post-colonial Brazil Fraternal rivalry

Set in the turbulent era of Brazil's transition from monarchy to republic, "Esaú e Jacó" explores the complexities of family relationships against the backdrop of political upheaval. Through the contrasting personalities of brothers Pedro and Paulo,...

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Páginas Recolhidas

Fiction Speech Essays
Short Story 19th century Essay Politics Literature Culture Prose Criticism social commentary Fiction Humor Brazilian Literature

“Páginas Recolhidas” é uma coletânea de contos e ensaios escritos pelo renomado autor brasileiro Machado de Assis. O livro reúne algumas das obras mais icônicas de Machado, como “Missa do Galo”, “O Caso da Vara” e “Ideias de Canário”, que exploram te...

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Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas

Satire Fiction Memoir Novel
Love Death Autobiography Satire Society Life Relationships Criticism Afterlife Brazil Philosophy Irony

Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas é um romance brasileiro de Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, publicado em 1881. Narrado em primeira pessoa pelo próprio Brás Cubas, já falecido, a obra apresenta uma visão irônica e crítica da vida e da sociedade brasile...

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Dom Casmurro

Romance Fiction Drama Novel
Love Truth Innocence Guilt Faith Jealousy Narrative Betrayal Memory Past Doubt Reminiscence

Dom Casmurro é uma obra de Machado de Assis que explora a complexidade da memória e da percepção humana através da história de Bento Santiago, um homem que se debate com o ciúme e a dúvida em relação à sua amada Capitu. A narrativa, construída como u...

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Papéis Avulsos

Satire Fiction Drama Essays
19th century Realism Literature Short Stories Culture Society Human Nature Criticism social commentary Brazil Psychology Contos

Papéis Avulsos é uma coleção de contos do renomado escritor brasileiro Machado de Assis, publicada em 1882. O livro explora temas universais como a natureza humana, a sociedade, a moral e a política, através de personagens e situações que refletem a...

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Ressurreição

Romance Drama Novel
Love Transformation Spirit Redemption Fate Destiny Relationships Character Change Doubt Impossible Short-lived love

Ressurreição, Machado de Assis's first novel, delves into the complexities of human relationships and the transformative power of love. The story follows a protagonist whose life is marked by fleeting, passionate affairs that ultimately leave him un...

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Histórias Sem Data

Satire Fiction Drama Essays
19th century Love Morality Realism Death Fate Short Stories Absurdity Human Nature social commentary Irony Psychology Brazilian Literature

Histórias Sem Data é uma coletânea de contos de Machado de Assis, um dos maiores escritores brasileiros. Escrito em 1884, o livro explora temas como amor, morte, destino e a natureza humana com um olhar crítico e irônico. Os contos abordam temas como...

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Várias Histórias

Satire Fiction Drama Essays
19th century Love Realism Fate Short Stories Human Nature social commentary Superstition Irony Brazilian Literature Antology Psychologism

Várias Histórias is a collection of short stories by Machado de Assis, a celebrated Brazilian writer. The stories, initially published in the Gazeta de Notícias newspaper between 1884 and 1891, were compiled and released as a book in 1896. Known for...

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Relíquias de Casa Velha

Poetry Fiction Drama Essays
19th century Love Death Short Stories Plays Memory Human Nature Criticism Poetry social commentary Brazilian Literature Discourses

“Relíquias de Casa Velha” é uma coletânea de obras curtas de Machado de Assis, publicada em 1897, pouco antes de sua morte. O livro reúne contos, discursos, críticas literárias e duas peças curtas, representando a amplitude da produção literária do a...

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Deuses de Casaca

Satire Comedy Mythology
Love Transformation Comedy Satire Gods Identity Relationships Humanity Divinity Belief Greek Mythology Modern Society

In 'Deuses de Casaca,' Machado de Assis cleverly reimagines the Greek deities as modern individuals, dressed in contemporary attire, navigating the complexities of a world that no longer believes in them. The play explores themes of faith, identity,...