Machado de Assis
Machado de Assis was a foundational figure in Brazilian literature, known for his profound influence as a novelist, playwright, and literary critic. Born in 1839, he co-founded the Brazilian Academy of Letters and is celebrated for works such as 'Dom Casmurro' and 'Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas,' which reflect his keen insights into human psychology and social issues of his time. His innovative narrative techniques and mastery of language have earned him a place among the greatest writers in the Portuguese language.
Born on Jun 21, 1839 (185 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +20% | 211,049,527 | 427,562 | $1,500,000 | 3,039$ |
| Liechtenstein | 3 | 7.67 | 0.19% | +10% | 38,137 | 81 | $6,900 | 15$ |
| Totals | 6 | 211,087,664 | 427,643 | $1,506,900 | 3,054$ |
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Recent Mentions
Liechtenstein:
Machado de Assis is a Brazilian writer whose works have been a major influence on Maria Homem since her childhood.
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Brazil:
Machado de Assis was identified in a historical photo from a mass celebrating the abolition of slavery, revealing his engagement in the abolitionist cause.
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Brazil:
Machado de Assis wrote regularly about the Alcazar Lyrique under the pseudonym 'Doutor Semana'.
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Brazil:
Machado de Assis noted the impact of a flood in 1756 that connected the city to the sea.
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Liechtenstein:
Machado de Assis is a classic Brazilian author whose work O Alienista is among Dunker's recent reads.
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Liechtenstein:
Clóvis de Barros Filho revisited the complete works of Machado de Assis during the confinement period.
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Liechtenstein:
Machado de Assis is considered a revolutionary figure in Brazilian literature and the author of the classic novel Dom Casmurro.
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Liechtenstein:
Machado de Assis is a celebrated Brazilian writer who engaged in literary exchanges with Eça de Queiroz.
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Liechtenstein:
Machado de Assis is humorously depicted as fainting in the presence of Olavo Bilac.
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