Jul 9, 2026 · 54 min · 19 segments
Misha Glenny and guests discuss one of the towering figures of Brazilian and world literature, Machado de Assis (1839 - 1908). He was the descendant of slaves and built his career while slavery was…
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Ana Claudia Suriani da SilvaGuest
Claire WilliamsGuest
Misha GlennyHost
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“First, the narrator surprises us from beyond”
“Wait until you hear this character comparison”
“Like Pelé, Machado completely reinvents his field”
“A short story confronts Brazil's haunting past”
“Privilege mocked through an intentionally empty chapter”
“A devastating self-summary closes the memoir forever”
