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Title | : | The Collected Stories of Stefan Zweig |
Author | : | Stefan Zweig |
Book Format | : | Hardcover |
Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 720 pages |
Published | : | November 12th 2013 by Pushkin Press (first published January 1st 2013) |
Categories | : | Short Stories. Fiction. Classics. European Literature. German Literature |
Stefan Zweig
Hardcover | Pages: 720 pages Rating: 4.4 | 1114 Users | 59 Reviews
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In this magnificent collection of Stefan Zweig's short stories the very best and worst of human nature are captured with sharp observation, understanding and vivid empathy. Ranging from love and death to faith restored and hope regained, these stories present a master at work, at the top of his form. Perfectly paced and brimming with passion, these twenty-two tales from a master storyteller of the Twentieth Century are translated by the award-winning Anthea Bell.Deluxe, clothbound edition.
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ISBN: | 1782270035 (ISBN13: 9781782270034) |
Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.4 From 1114 Users | 59 ReviewsJudge Epithetical Books The Collected Stories of Stefan Zweig
Either I've come late to the work of Stefan Zweig, or his work has come late to me. Long ago during the 1980's, when I did my literature degree and in the years around it, I assiduously tried to work my way through the classics. In about 1990 I thought 'job done'(at least as far as I was ever going to) and since then I've mainly read non fiction and when I've delved into fiction it has either been to read something new or to re-read something old that I loved. Meanwhile Zweig, aided by some newZweig is one of my favorite authors. While this collection includes 22 of his stories, Pushkin Press had previously issued a number of these works as separate entities. It's great to have them assembled here, in fluid, contemporary translations. My favorite remains "The Invisible Collection," perhaps one of the most touching stories I've ever read, and a classic Zweig structure, where he meets someone on a train, who then relays this event that had just happened to him. That kind of "framing"
I loved the look of this book, a bright orange linen cover, small in length and width but so deep! And the writing was beautiful, passionate. But like the Goldfinch, too long! Was tired of it long before it ended, but had committed myself, so plowed through til the end. I love his voice and his insight into the human experience of emotions. But couldve used a few less stories!
I was intrigued with Zweig after viewing The Grand Budapest Hotel. A collection of intriguing short stories, Zweig has an intricate writing style. Very stylistic with lots of detail. A unique collection of stories.
I rated the stories contained in this book individually whenever possible, but I have to give the book itself five stars - what an anthology! I don't have the originals to compare it to, but the translation read so fluidly that I'm sure it must be good. Not to mention probably the only translation available of many of these stories, not a single one of which was bad. Zweig is a fairly recent discovery of mine, but has quickly taken up a special place on my bookshelves. He has a unique ability
one of the best collection of short stories
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