Machado de Assis

Start here: Dom Casmurro (1865)

"At last, a new translation of Machado's masterpiece that is complete (unlike Scott-Buccleuch's 1992 version - see HLAS 54:5078 - which omitted key chapters) and highly readable. Gledson produces a much-needed, graceful and accurate translation, attentive to Machado's tone and rhythms. Hansen's Afterword is excellent"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v.

Common questions about Machado de Assis

What is Machado de Assis best known for?

Machado de Assis is best known for Dom Casmurro, published in 1865 with 68 ratings and a 4.3 average. It is the most-rated of Machado de Assis's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Machado de Assis written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Machado de Assis, published between 1865 and 1881. The most popular are Dom Casmurro and The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas.

Which Machado de Assis book should I read first?

Dom Casmurro is the usual place to start: it is Machado de Assis's most-rated book here, with a 4.3 average.

What genres does Machado de Assis write?

Machado de Assis's books on SansFiction are tagged Dark Comedy, General and History.