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The Medallion Theory

Name: The Medallion Theory
ISBN: 9786561338127

By
- Machado de Assis
Publisher
- SAMPI Books

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Language: English
Format
Category: Fiction

In an ironic and satirical tone, Machado de Assis presents a conversation between a father and son, in which the father advises the young man to become a "medallion" — a symbol of empty prestige and superficial respectability. The story criticizes social hypocrisy and the pursuit of status without merit, revealing the behind-the-scenes of success in 19th-century bourgeois society.

Release date

Ebook: 4 July 2025