Abstract
The article discusses two stages of Machado de Assis’s career in Paula Brito’s typography workshop (1809-1861) and the acclaim of his work in the last decade of the nineteenth century. The second stage is based on his relationship with the literary critic José Veríssimo (1857-1916). These are two strategic partnerships, which can explain turning points for Machado and his positions in the editorial circuit. From his lessons on typography in his youth, which influenced his way of writing, he ends the century as a prominent figure in the editorial transformations in Brazil, thereby bringing together writers and inventing, based on his work, a new critical perspective for Brazilian literature.
Keywords:
Francisco de Paula Brito; José Veríssimo; literary criticism; typography