Stefan Zweig is an Austrian writer born in Vienna in 1881. He studied in Vienna and Berlin. Zweig is a well-known author of novels, short stories and biographies. His works are often profound and show the inner life of people. During the Second World War, Zweig had to flee Austria because he was Jewish. He lived in England, the USA and Brazil, but was always homesick.
Zweig died in Brazil in 1942. He is an important author in European literature.
Zweig died in Brazil in 1942. He is an important author in European literature.

The Royal Game - Zweig, Stefan
‘The Royal Game’ is a well-known book by Stefan Zweig. The story takes place on a passenger ship travelling from New York to Buenos Aires.
On board is the world chess champion, Mirko Czentovic, a man of limited intellectual ability but great chess-playing talent. A passenger challenges Czentovic to a game of chess. The passenger has been kept in isolation by the Nazis during the Second World War. In order to preserve his sanity, he has stolen a chess book and learnt the game to perfection. The game of chess on the ship becomes a challenge for Dr B.. It brings back memories of his time in isolation and the psychological strain. ‘The Royal Game’ is a profound story about the psychological effects of isolation and the power of the mind.
On board is the world chess champion, Mirko Czentovic, a man of limited intellectual ability but great chess-playing talent. A passenger challenges Czentovic to a game of chess. The passenger has been kept in isolation by the Nazis during the Second World War. In order to preserve his sanity, he has stolen a chess book and learnt the game to perfection. The game of chess on the ship becomes a challenge for Dr B.. It brings back memories of his time in isolation and the psychological strain. ‘The Royal Game’ is a profound story about the psychological effects of isolation and the power of the mind.

The Compulsion - Zweig, Stefan
‘The Compulsion’ is a novella by Stefan Zweig that was published in 1920. The story takes place during the First World War and is about a young artist couple who flee their home country to escape the war.
‘The Compulsion’ is a novella by Stefan Zweig that was published in 1920. The story takes place during the First World War and is about a young artist couple who flee their home country to escape the war.
They seek refuge in Switzerland, where they hope to live in peace. The man receives a letter asking him to sign up for military service. Faced with the choice of remaining true to his convictions or complying with the order, he experiences a deep inner conflict. The novella explores themes such as personal freedom, moral choices and the effects of war on the individual.
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The Royal Game | ebook: 978-3-7592-3358-5 | Print: 978-3-7592-3570-7 |
Compulsion | ebook: 978-3-7592-3354-7 | Print: 978-3-7592-3561-9 |