FSG Classics Epitaph of a Small Winner, (Paperback)

from DeltaQueen50

The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas by Brazilian author Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis was originally published in 1881, but its wit and style stands up well in today's modern world. Machado de Assis is remarkable as an author as he produced poems, plays, stories, articles and novels and he is t...

from FPdC

One of the great classics of 19th century literature. The memoirs of, Brás Cubas, a mediocre bougeois in late 1800's Rio de Janeiro, starts with the dedication of the deceased protagonist to the ``worm that first gnawed the cold flesh of my corpse'', and continues through one hundred and sixty sh...

from michaelm42071

The narrator, citing the advantages of such an arrangement (no fear of retribution for complete honesty, for instance), tells his story from beyond the grave, beginning just before his death, as he is distracted from thinking about his invention of marvelous poultice or plaster that cures depress...

from colligan

An excellent read, both humorous and insightful. A wonderful tale told in a style that is engaging, witty, and a pleasure to read.

from

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Such fun commentary on society that has many similarities to society today.