Memórias póstumas de Brás Cubas

By Machado de Assis

Subjects: Dead, Architecture, FICTION / Classics, Medieval Architecture, Fiction, general, Ghost stories, Interpersonal relations, Continental european fiction (fictional works by one author), Rich people, Architectural Decoration and ornament, Romance brasileiro, Autobiography, Fiction, Romance literature, Social life and customs, Aristocracy (Social class), Brazil, fiction, Classics

Description: "New translation of Machado's famous novel is for the most part faithful and readable. However, work has occasional odd errors and omissions, and fails to give sufficient attention to Machado's rhythm and syntax. Given Rabassa's vast experience as a translator, it is hard not to suspect that carelessness and haste explain the mistakes and lapses. Also poorly edited and inadequately proofread"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.