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"Historias Sem Data" by Machado de Assis is a collection of short stories published in 1884. The title suggests timeless tales that transcend any specific era, exploring human nature's eternal contradictions. These eighteen stories range from fantastical satire—like the Devil founding his own church—to melancholic portraits of frustrated artists and tragic figures plagued by misfortune. Machado crafts narratives about debtors, betrayal, and life's ironies with his characteristically elegant prose, examining situations that could occur in any period of history. ... Read more
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| Author | Machado de Assis, 1839-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | Historias Sem Data |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hist%C3%B3rias_sem_Data |
| Contents | A egreja do diabo -- O lapso -- Ultimo capítulo -- Cantiga de esponsaes -- Uma senhora -- Singular occurrencia -- Galeria posthuma -- Capitulo dos chapéos -- Conto Alexandrino -- Primas de sapucaia! -- Anecdota pecuniaria -- Fulano -- A segunda vida -- Noite de almirante -- Manuscripto de um sacristão -- Ex cathedra -- A senhora do Galvão -- As academias de Sião. |
| Credits | Produced by Pedro Saborano |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33056 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 559 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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