Project Gutenberg 2010-07-03 Public domain in the USA. 318 Machado de Assis 1839 1908 Assis, Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, Machado de De Assis, Machado Historias Sem Data Wikipedia page about this book: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hist%C3%B3rias_sem_Data A egreja do diabo -- O lapso -- Ultimo capítulo -- Cantiga de esponsaes -- Uma senhora -- Singular occurrencia -- Galeria posthuma -- Capitulo dos chapéos -- Conto Alexandrino -- Primas de sapucaia! -- Anecdota pecuniaria -- Fulano -- A segunda vida -- Noite de almirante -- Manuscripto de um sacristão -- Ex cathedra -- A senhora do Galvão -- As academias de Sião. Produced by Pedro Saborano "Historias Sem Data" by Machado de Assis is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores various themes through narratives that often blur the lines between morality, society, and human behavior, showcasing the author's signature wit and psychological insight. The initial story, "A Igreja do Diabo," introduces a creative twist on the notion of religion and the role of the Devil, showcasing Assis's ability to provoke thought while entertaining readers. The opening of the collection presents "A Igreja do Diabo," where the Devil decides to establish his own church to rival other religions and to bring to light the nature of humanity's virtues and vices. In a humorous and satirical dialogue with God, the Devil outlines his strategy to collect followers by celebrating the very sins that are typically condemned. As he sets forth with this audacious plan, readers are drawn into a narrative that examines profound questions about morality, belief, and the allure of spiritual hypocrisy. The story sets the tone for the collection, promising a blend of satire, philosophical inquiry, and sharp social commentary that characterizes Machado de Assis’s work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. pt Fiction Short stories PQ Text PT Contos Category: Literature - Other Category: Short Stories 358380 2025-08-13T11:14:57.473548 text/html 350513 2021-01-06T20:38:11 text/html 215528 2025-08-13T11:15:04.880481 application/epub+zip 219769 2025-08-13T11:15:00.323488 application/epub+zip 207679 2025-08-13T11:14:59.165486 application/epub+zip 407372 2025-08-13T11:15:08.372487 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383657 2025-08-13T11:15:04.171491 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352393 2022-09-15T07:43:20.944079 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331104 2025-08-13T11:14:56.862547 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 325757 2021-01-06T20:38:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19827 2025-08-13T11:15:08.718432 application/rdf+xml 14889 2025-08-13T11:14:59.674481 image/jpeg 3732 2025-08-13T11:14:59.425490 image/jpeg 130420 2021-01-06T20:38:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 134615 2021-01-06T20:38:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 209923 2025-08-13T11:14:57.503588 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia pt.wikipedia