As águas revoltas em Machado de Assis: Uma leitura do poema O Dilúvio

Abstract

This text analyzes Machado de Assis's poem The Flood, focusing on intertextuality and biblical influence, as well as the initial manifestations of irony and skepticism in his poetic work. A critical and comparative reading of the poem was conducted, considering the biblical version of the flood myth and other cultural variants. The research draws on studies by critics and theorists such as Northrop Frye (2004), Mircea Eliade (1972), Alfredo Bosi (1994), Antonio Candido (1977), Gaston Bachelard (2018), and Roberto Schwarz (2000). The study reveals that Machado de Assis incorporated elements of the Hebrew version of the deluge into his poem, using them to weave a narrative filled with irony and skepticism. Thus, the text not only sheds light on the rich intertextuality present in the work but also paves the way for new interpretations and studies on the influence of sacred scriptures in Brazilian literature.