{"product_id":"9789871673773","title":"FATHER AGAINST MOTHER AND OTHER SHORT STORIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFather vs. Mother and Other Short Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together some of the most representative stories by Joaquim Machado de Assis, one of the great masters of 19th-century Brazilian literature. The reader will find a selection of short stories that explore human contradictions, social hypocrisies, and moral dilemmas through precise, ironic, and deeply psychological prose. The work offers a window into the Brazilian society of that era, while raising universal questions about justice, freedom, and the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title story, \"Father vs. Mother,\" tells the tale of a fugitive slave catcher who, on the verge of becoming a father, finds his profession becoming increasingly difficult due to growing competition. Through this premise, Machado de Assis constructs a scathing critique of slavery and the dehumanization it entails, showing how circumstances can lead a man to face unavoidable ethical dilemmas. The other stories that round out the collection maintain a similar tone: sharp observations on human nature, morality, and power dynamics, always with an elegant style and a disillusioned yet lucid perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSlavery and its moral and social consequences in 19th-century Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe hypocrisy and contradictions of established morality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between economic survival and ethical principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIrony as a tool for portraying the human condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower dynamics and structural inequality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic Brazilian literature and short stories of great psychological depth. It is also of special interest to those who appreciate 19th-century narrative with a critical, social focus, as well as those seeking a read that combines intellectual sharpness with polished, elegant prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to the work of one of the fundamental writers in Portuguese-language literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStories that invite reflection on universal themes such as justice, freedom, and morality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative style that combines irony, precision, and psychological depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical and social perspective on 19th-century Brazil, especially regarding slavery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joaquim Machado de Assis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eterna Cadencia SL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 214 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition from Eterna Cadencia successfully recovers Machado de Assis's work for the Spanish-speaking reader, offering a selection of stories that capture the essence of his critical gaze and narrative mastery. \"Father vs. Mother\" is an especially powerful story that, despite its brevity, condenses a profound reflection on slavery and dehumanization. The collection is attractive both to those already familiar with the author and those approaching his work for the first time, thanks to the relevance of its themes and the quality of its prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ETERNA CADENCIA SL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407272698203,"sku":"9789871673773","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978987167377.jpg?v=1781851538","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9789871673773","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}