Poesias Completas
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 44,623 words
- Reading time
- 3 h 43 min
- Chapters
- 255
- Language
- Portuguese
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2020
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This collection of poems by Machado de Assis offers a glimpse into late nineteenth century Brazilian literature. The language is formal and reflective, characteristic of the era, which may present a challenge for learners due to its sophisticated vocabulary and structured syntax. The themes explore nostalgia, the passage of time, and the role of art in human life. Reading these verses requires patience, as the poetic phrasing often relies on complex sentence constructions that demand careful attention to detail and nuance.
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Subjects
- Brazilian poetry
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