| Description |
710 pages ; 21 cm |
| Note |
Translated from the German. |
| Contents |
Forgotten dreams -- In the snow -- The miracles of life -- The star above the forest -- A summer novella -- The governess -- Twilight -- A story old in twilight -- Wondrak [unfinished] -- Compulsion -- Moonbeam Alley -- Amok -- Fantastic night -- Letter from an unknown woman -- The invisible collection -- Twenty-four hours in the life of a woman -- Downfall of a heart -- Incident on Lake Geneva -- Mendel the bibliophile -- Leporella -- Did he do it? -- The debt paid late. |
| Summary |
The collected stories of Stefan Zweig, one of the most popular writers of short fiction of the twentieth century. This collection brings together twenty-three of Stefan Zweig's best-loved short stories. Written in his typically flowing and readable style, these tales are characterised by their pacing, their psychological insightfulness, and above all their pervading humanity. Including Twenty-four Hours in the Life of a Woman, Amok, Fantastic Night and Letter from an Unknown Woman, translated by Anthea Bell, this gift edition hardback would be an great introduction to Zweig, or a wonderful treat for any fan of his work. |
| Subject |
Zweig, Stefan, 1881-1942 -- Translations into English.
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| Genre |
Short stories.
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| Added Author |
Bell, Anthea, translator.
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| ISBN |
9781782270034 (hbk.) |
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1782270035 (hbk.) |
| Standard No. |
40023112188 |
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