The Ring of Polycrates
Machado de Assis
Jul 2025 · SAMPI Books
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Two friends engage in a philosophical and sarcastic conversation about happiness, bad luck, and the whims of fate. Starting with an allusion to the famous ring of Polycrates, the narrative unfolds amid skeptical reflections and scathing comments, revealing Machado's irony about exaggerated optimism and the pitfalls of luck.
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