Machado de Assis, Son Oeuvre Littéraire

In this evocative collection, listeners are invited to the grand celebration held on April 3, 1909, in the historic Richelieu amphitheater of the Sorbonne. Presided over by the Nobel‑winning novelist Anatole France, the event gathered French and Brazilian dignitaries to honor the towering literary figure Machado de Assis. The volume assembles the principal addresses delivered that evening, offering a vivid portrait of the cultural bridge forged between two continents.

The speeches weave together admiration for Machado’s genius with a broader meditation on the legacy of Latin civilization. French scholars and Brazilian ministers speak of shared values, artistic beauty, and the enduring influence of classical heritage on modern thought. Listeners will hear passionate oratory, historical anecdotes, and thoughtful excerpts that illuminate the reverence felt for a writer whose work reshaped Brazilian literature, all rendered in a tone that balances scholarly insight with heartfelt tribute.