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Stefan Zweig (/ z w aɪ ɡ, s w aɪ ɡ /; German: [ˈʃtɛ.fan t͡svaɪ̯k] ⓘ; 28 November 1881 – 22 February 1942) was an Austrian writer. At the height of his literary career, in the 1920s and 1930s, he was one of the most widely translated and popular writers in the world.
Feb 22, 2017 · Stefan Zweig killed himself in despair over Nazism 75 years ago. But before he did, the author said Brazil had become what he hoped Europe could be, writes Benjamin Ramm.
The writer Stefan Zweig (1881–1942) lived in Austria and traveled widely before he was driven into exile in the 1930s. He achieved distinction in several genres, including poetry and essays, and he was particularly notable for his interpretations of imaginary and historical characters.
Mar 5, 2024 · As an avid traveler and lover of European culture, Stefan Zweig found it hard to adapt to a world that seemed to be closing down around him. On the 22nd of February in 1942, he and his second wife died by suicide. Here are 10 things you should know about the famous writer.
Feb 22, 2012 · Stefan Zweig wrote hundreds of thousands of words in a celebrated literary career. His suicide note, penned 70 years ago Wednesday at the height of WWII, took up less than one page.
Mar 11, 2014 · Stefan Zweig was once ‘the world’s most translated author’ – then he faded into obscurity. But a revival in interest is under way, reports Matthew Anderson.
Stefan Zweig was one of the world's most famous writers during the 1920s and 1930s, especially in the U.S., South America, and Europe. He produced novels, plays, biographies, and journalist pieces. Among his most famous works are Beware of Pity, Letter from an Unknown Woman, and Mary, Queen of Scotland and the Isles.
