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Machado de Assis

1839–1908

2 series 12 books in order 1 standalone book

Machado de Assis was a Brazilian writer who lived from 1839 to 1908. He was considered by many critics, scholars, writers, and readers to be the greatest name in Brazilian literature. He wrote in practically all literary genres, including poetry, novel, short story, drama, and journalism. He was also a chroniquer, feuilletonist, journalist, and literary critic.

Born
1839
Known for
Coleção dos autores célebres da literatura brasileira, Realist Trilogy

Series by Machado de Assis

Coleção dos autores célebres da literatura brasileira

9 books in order · 1881–1899

  1. Lira dos vinte anos

    Year unknown · Manuel Antônio Alvares de Azevedo

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    Iaiá Garcia (Classicos Da Literatura Brasileira)

    Year unknown · Machado de Assis

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  3. Cover of Memórias póstumas de Brás Cubas

    Memórias póstumas de Brás Cubas

    1881 · Machado de Assis

    Memórias póstumas de Brás Cubas é um romance escrito por Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis. Publicado inicialmente como folhetim entre março e dezembro…

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    Quincas Borba

    1891 · Machado de Assis

    Quincas Borba é um romance de Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis publicado entre 1886 e 1891 em formato de folhetim, antes de ser lançado como livro em…

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    Dom Casmurro

    1899 · Machado de Assis

    Dom Casmurro, publicado em 1899, é um romance realista escrito por Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis. A história acompanha a vida de Bento Gonçalves…

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  6. Cover of Contos fluminenses

    Contos fluminenses

    Year unknown · Machado de Assis

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  7. Cover of Esau e Jacó

    Esau e Jacó

    Year unknown · Machado de Assis

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  8. Cover of Memorial de Aires (Classicos Da Literatura Brasileira)

    Memorial de Aires (Classicos Da Literatura Brasileira)

    Year unknown · Machado de Assis

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  9. Casa Velha

    Year unknown · Machado de Assis

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Realist Trilogy

3 books in order · 1881–1899

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Machado de Assis written?

We list 12 books by Machado de Assis across 2 series, published between 1881–1899 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Machado de Assis's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Lira dos vinte anos.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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