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Papeis Avulsos

By Assis, Machado De

Papeis Avulsos

By Assis, Machado De

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Papéis Avulsos is a landmark collection of short stories by Machado de Assis, first published in 1882 and widely regarded as one of the foundational works of modern Brazilian literature. This volume marks the author's full transition into his mature literary style-sharp, ironic, psychologically rich, and deeply skeptical of social conventions.The collection includes some of Machado's most celebrated and innovative stories, such as "O Alienista" (The Psychiatrist), where scientific rationality and madness blur into satire, and "Teoria do Medalhão," a biting critique of social ambition and conformity. Across these narratives, Machado masterfully dissects vanity, power, hypocrisy, and the fragile nature of human reason.
Blending realism with philosophical reflection and subtle humor, Papéis Avulsos remains essential reading for anyone interested in classic short fiction, Latin American literature, and one of the most original literary voices of the nineteenth century.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
240
Release Date:
2025-12-01
Publication Date:
2025-12-01
Publisher:
Black Legacy Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1636524826
ISBN13:
9781636524825
Weight:
308 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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