The World of Yesterday: Memoirs of a European by Stefan Zweig (Paperback, 2011)

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Austrian writer Stefan Zweig's final work, posted to his publisher the day before his tragic death, brings the destruction of a war-torn Europe vividly to life. Written as both a recollection of the past, and as a warning for future generations, The World of Yesterday recalls the golden age of literary Vienna; its seeming permanence, its promise, and its devastating fall. A truthful and passionate account of the horror that tore apart European culture, The World of Yesterday gives us insight into the history of a world brutally destroyed, written by a master at the height of his literary talent.

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PublisherPushkin Press
ISBN-139781906548674
eBay Product ID (ePID)109233297

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Book TitleThe World of Yesterday: Memoirs of a European
AuthorStefan Zweig
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicMemorials
Publication Year2011
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages480 Pages

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Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm

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Title_AuthorStefan Zweig
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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  • Fascinating insight into a century ago

    This book is written by Stefan Zweig, born in Austria well before the First World War, and someone who seemed to seek out and develop contacts with lots of people who were important in their field in the period leading up to, and through, WW1, and then through to the start of WW2. Almost all were artists, authors, sculptures, politicians, playwrights or musicians - but the name-dropping doesn't really jar too much because the writing, and the translation, is so good. Many comments Zweig made could still be made in the contact of today and, of course, we also have the benefit of hindsight, whereas he is simply observing what occurred at the time. This book really does take you back into those times, and gives you a flavour of the lives of real people, albeit mainly the 'intellectuals', who Zweig met.

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  • A superb autobiography set in momentous times

    A very personal view of the European world over a period of cataclysmic change and collapse by an extremely intelligent, perceptive and artistically talented man with wide connections. The narration is beautifully constructed using elegant prose that has been excellently translated. Zweig himself would have approved! It is an informative and compelling read that is hard to put down, despite its length, once it has been started. Highly recommended.

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  • Enjoyable book in good condition at a good price.

    Very enjoyable read. Good condition.

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  • A Must

    A must read. excellent backgroun historical background quite understated considering the terrible experiences of that generation WW!! Excellent translation

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  • A world that no longer exists

    A brilliant picture of Europe between World War I and World War II.:

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  • Brilliant book

    Great book

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