Memorias Posthumas de Braz Cubas by Machado de Assis
"Memórias Póstumas de Braz Cubas" by Machado de Assis is a novel written in the late 19th century. This groundbreaking work is considered a classic of Brazilian literature and features the story of Braz Cubas, a deceased man who reflects on his life and the society around him from beyond the grave. The narrative delves into themes of existence, ambition, love, and the absurdity of life, intertwined with a profound sense of
irony as Cubas comments on his past experiences and relationships. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the unique premise that Braz Cubas, the narrator, has already died and begins his memoirs by contemplating the nature of memory and storytelling. Rather than starting at his birth, Cubas elects to begin with his death, setting a tone of playful and philosophical introspection. He humorously lists the handful of people who attended his funeral, revealing his perspective on friendships and societal connections. As he reminisces, Cubas reflects on his aspirations, his failures, and the absurdities of life through an engaging blend of wit and melancholy, hinting at the philosophical depth that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Machado de Assis, 1839-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | Memorias Posthumas de Braz Cubas |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Posthumous_Memoirs_of_Br%C3%A1s_Cubas Wikipedia page about this book: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mem%C3%B3rias_P%C3%B3stumas_de_Br%C3%A1s_Cubas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Rich people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dead -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brazil -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54829 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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