Stefan Zweig was a prominent twentieth-century writer, also known for playwrighting and journalism. Born into a wealthy Jewish family, he fled Austria-Hungary during Nazi rise. His books continue to be published in multiple languages
Stefan Zweig was born in Vienna in 1881 to a wealthy Jewish family. He studied at Berlin and Vienna universities before moving to Brazil. He wrote novels, biographies, and translated French literature. He committed suicide in Brazil in 1942 with his wife
1948 American drama film directed by Max Ophüls. Based on Stefan Zweig's 1922 novella. Selected for National Film Registry in 1992. Featured in Cannes Classics section in 2021
Story begins with world chess champion Mirko Czentovic boarding a New York-Buenos Aires liner. Narrator and businessman McConnor try to engage Czentovic in chess. Dr B., a lawyer, reveals he was imprisoned by Nazis for stealing chess books. Dr B. defeats Czentovic in a chess game, but becomes increasingly agitated. Narrator's intervention awakens Dr B. from his mental breakdown
Zweig wrote his memoir "The World of Yesterday" in 1934 before fleeing Nazi Germany. Vienna was described as the Golden Age of Security with stable political system. His Jewish bourgeoisie represented cultural elite focused on morality and spirituality. School was cold and distant, with students turning to art at age 14