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Ex Cathedra: Stories by Machado de Assis

Ex Cathedra: Stories by Machado de Assis

Penned By Machado de Assis
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Ex Cathedra: Stories by Machado de Assis

Ex Cathedra: Stories by Machado de Assis

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Translations of 21 short stories by Machado de Assis, with Portuguese and English on facing pages. Most have never before appeared in English. Translators include Laura Cade Brown, Krista Brune, David George, Linda Ledford-Miller, Ana Lessa-Schmidt, Nelson López Rojas, John Maddox, Adam Morris, Rex P. Nielson, Leila Osman, Marissel Hernández Romero, Steven K. Smith, Lisandra Sousa, Luciana Tanure, and Nelson Vieira. Stories include Nuptial Song, Among Saints, Xerxes’ Tears, Cabriolet Anecdote, Fulano, Ex Cathedra, Live!, Maria Cora, The Second Life, Pecuniary Anecdote, Manuscript of a Sacristan, Galvão’s Lady, The Loan, A Lady, Canon or Metaphysics of Style, Trio in A Minor, The Academies of Siam, An Errant, A Visit from Alcibiade, Old Papers, A Captain of Volunteers

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Length 420 Pages
Language Mul
Imprint New London Librarium
Released March 10, 2014
Identifier (ISBN) 21455349
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Machado de Assis is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Machado de Assis enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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