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Machado de Assis, Son Oeuvre Littéraire
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Lima, Oliveira, 1867-1928
- Language:
- French
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Machado de Assis, Son Œuvre Littéraire" by Lima, Machado de Assis, and Orban is a critical examination of the work and influence of the prominent Brazilian author, likely written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This publication compiles various speeches given during a celebration of Brazilian intellectuality, with a particular focus on the literary contributions of Machado de Assis, who is hailed as one of the great figures of Latin literature. The book reflects on his unique style, individuality, and the cultural significance he holds in both Brazilian and global contexts. The opening of the work sets the stage for a review of the widespread homage paid to Machado de Assis following his death, emphasizing how his funeral resonated with cultural advancement among the Brazilian populace. It discusses the various speakers at the event, including Anatole France, who draws connections between Brazilian and French literary traditions, and highlights the depth of admiration for Assis's literary genius. The initial portion also touches on the broader themes of the celebration, addressing the nature of Assis's work, which is depicted as sophisticated yet accessible, showcasing an intricate interplay between personal experience and universal themes within human psychology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- Au lecteur
- Le génie latin / Anatole France
- Machado de Assis et son oeuvre littéraire / M. de Oliveira Lima
- Machado de Assis romancier, conteur et poète / Victor Orban
- L'infirmier, conte; Cercle vicieux, sonnet; Enfant et jeune fille / Machado de Assis, traduction de Victor Orban.
- Credits:
- Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2018-06-20
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