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In this masterful memoir, Stefan Zweig vividly resurrects the golden era of pre-war Europe, capturing its illusory permanence, boundless potential, and tragic downfall. Through a tapestry of personal anecdotes and encounters with literary luminaries, Zweig's impassioned prose paints a mesmerising portrait of a civilisation teetering on the precipice of oblivion.
Anthea Bell's award-winning translation brilliantly conveys the fluidity and fervour of Zweig's writing in what is arguably his magnum opus. Completed mere hours before his untimely demise in 1942, this poignant elegy stands as a testament to a vanished world of tranquillity and certainty.
With the keen eye of a detective and the soul of a poet, Zweig unravels the intricate threads of a bygone age, inviting readers to traverse the pages of history and immerse themselves in a captivating narrative that is at once deeply personal and profoundly universal.
Book ISBN: | 9781805331155 |
Book Author: | Stefan Zweig |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Pushkin Press Classics |
Book Publisher: | Pushkin Press |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 128 x 29 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-03-28 |
Book Pagination: | 480 pages |
Book Weight: | 350g |
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