The Collected Stories of Machado de Assis by Machado de Assis

The Collected Stories of Machado de Assis

Machado de Assis with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator), Robin Patterson (Translator)

960 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

Widely acclaimed as the progenitor of twentieth-century Latin American fiction, Machado de Assis (1839-1908)--the son of a mulatto father and a washerwoman, and the grandson of freed slaves--was hailed in his lifetime as Brazil's greatest writer. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
adventurous 75%
lighthearted 75%
mysterious 75%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
relaxing 50%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.93

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