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- Herausgeber: SAMPI Books
- Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
- Sprache: Englisch
In an ingenious narrative set in the East, a Portuguese traveler encounters a mysterious bonze—a local sage—who is the guardian of an ancient secret. Intrigued, he embarks on a journey filled with curious encounters, philosophical reflections, and subtle twists and turns. With humor and irony, Machado de Assis leads the reader through a tale that questions the nature of truth, fame, and wisdom.
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The Bonze’s Secret
Machado de Assis
SYNOPSIS
In an ingenious narrative set in the East, a Portuguese traveler encounters a mysterious bonze—a local sage—who is the guardian of an ancient secret. Intrigued, he embarks on a journey filled with curious encounters, philosophical reflections, and subtle twists and turns. With humor and irony, Machado de Assis leads the reader through a tale that questions the nature of truth, fame, and wisdom.
Keywords
Philosophy, Irony, Appearance
NOTICE
This text is a work in the public domain and reflects the norms, values and perspectives of its time. Some readers may find parts of this content offensive or disturbing, given the evolution in social norms and in our collective understanding of issues of equality, human rights and mutual respect. We ask readers to approach this material with an understanding of the historical era in which it was written, recognizing that it may contain language, ideas or descriptions that are incompatible with today's ethical and moral standards.
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The Bonze’s Secret
I have left behind an account of what happened in the city of Fuchéu, capital of the kingdom of Bungo, with Father Francisco, and how the king dealt with Fucarandono and other bonzes, who had decided to dispute with the priest the primacy of our holy religion. Now I will tell of a doctrine no less curious than healthy for the spirit, and worthy of being spread to all the republics of Christendom.
