O Mandarim by Eça de Queirós
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Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900
Portuguese
"O Mandarim" by Eça de Queirós is a novella first published in 1880. When a poor Portuguese civil servant receives a visit from the Devil, he's offered an irresistible proposition: ring a bell to inherit vast riches from a distant Chinese mandarin. After succumbing to temptation, Teodoro discovers that fabulous wealth brings unexpected torment. Hau...
the consequences of avarice may be impossible. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Lucas Hall
1 month agoAfter hearing about this multiple times, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. I’d rate this higher if I could.
Susan Green
2 months agoHaving explored similar works, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. I would gladly recommend this to others.
Kenneth Allen
1 month agoReading this felt refreshing because the progression of ideas feels natural and coherent. I would gladly recommend this to others.
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Logan Taylor
5 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. Well worth recommending.