Papeis Avulsos by Machado de Assis

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Author Machado de Assis, 1839-1908
Title Papeis Avulsos
Contents Advertência -- O alienista -- Teoria do medalhão: diálogo -- A chinela turca -- Na arca: três capítulos inéditos do Gênesis -- D. Benedita: um retrato -- O segredo do Bonzo: capítulo inédito de Fernão Mendes Pinto -- O anel de Polícrates -- O empréstimo -- A sereníssima república [conferência do cônego Vargas] -- O espelho: esboço de uma nova teoria da alma humana -- Uma visita de Alcibíades: carta do desembargador X ... ao chefe de polícia da corte -- Verba testamentária.
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Summary "Papeis Avulsos" by Machado de Assis is a collection of literary works written in the late 19th century. The book consists of various pieces that, while seemingly disparate, emerge as interconnected narratives exploring themes of madness, science, and society through the character of Dr. Simão Bacamarte, a physician dedicated to the study of mental illness. At the start of "Papeis Avulsos," readers are introduced to the intriguing tale of "O Alienista," where Dr. Simão Bacamarte, revered as the greatest doctor in Brazil, sets out to establish a mental asylum in the town of Itaguahy. His journey begins with a personal ambition to classify and study madness as he constructs the Casa Verde, a sanctuary for the mentally ill. However, Bacamarte's obsession with his scientific endeavors leads to societal upheaval as residents begin to question the motives behind his actions, igniting a rebellion that challenges the boundaries between sanity and insanity in their community. The opening lays the groundwork for a reflection on authority, the nature of mental illness, and the often thin line separating rational thought from madness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Portuguese fiction -- 19th century
Subject Short stories, Portuguese
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EBook-No. 57001
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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