The Alienist by Machado De Assis

The Alienist by Machado De Assis

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The Alienist by Machado De Assis

A classic work of literature by "the greatest author ever produced in Latin America." (Susan Sontag)

Brilliant physician Sim o Bacamarte sacrifices a prestigious career to return home and dedicate himself to the budding field of psychology. Bacamarte opens the first asylum in Brazil hoping to crown himself and his hometown with "imperishable laurels." But the doctor begins to see signs of insanity in more and more of his neighbors. . . .

With dark humor and sparse prose, The Alienist lets the reader ponder who is really crazy.

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SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9781612191072
ISBN 10 161219107X
Title The Alienist
Author Machado De Assis
Series Art Of The Novel
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Melville House Publishing
Year published 2012-08-28
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.