The Ring of Polycrates

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By Machado de Assis

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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.
The Ring of Polycrates