152 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781603848527
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date: 15 March 2013
Description
Accompanied by a thorough introduction to Brazil's Machado, Machado's Brazil, these vibrant new translations of eight of Machado de Assis's best-known short stories bring nineteenth-century Brazilian society and culture to life for modern readers.
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 46%
funny 40%
adventurous 13%
dark 13%
informative 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | No: 27% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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152 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781603848527
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date: 15 March 2013
Description
Accompanied by a thorough introduction to Brazil's Machado, Machado's Brazil, these vibrant new translations of eight of Machado de Assis's best-known short stories bring nineteenth-century Brazilian society and culture to life for modern readers.
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 46%
funny 40%
adventurous 13%
dark 13%
informative 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | No: 27% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.