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About Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis (1839-1908) was a Brazilian writer, poet, playwright, and literary critic. He is considered one of the greatest writers in Brazilian literature and a master of the short story and the novel. Machado de Assis was a founding member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and is best known for his innovative writing style, which often featured irony, satire, and psychological insight into the human condition. His most famous works include 'Dom Casmurro,' 'Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas,' and 'Quincas Borba.'
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