De Gruyter Stefan-Zweig-Handbuch: Leben - Werk - Wirkung

Explore the life and literary legacy of Stefan Zweig with this comprehensive de Gruyter reference handbook. Stefan Zweig (1881-1942) achieved worldwide fame as a master of erotic novellas and a sensitive observer of human emotion. As a prominent figure of cosmopolitan Viennese Jewry, he dedicated his life to the mission of European unity, even as he mourned his lost world during his time in exile. This academic handbook brings current research to the forefront, presenting Zweig's life, work, and influence as a unified cultural history. It provides the necessary historical, philosophical, and aesthetic context to understand his entire body of work. Readers can expect detailed analyses of his writings, making this an essential resource for students, historians, and literature enthusiasts interested in the profound impact of one of the 20th century's most significant authors.