Description
In Stefan Zweig's haunting final novella, a chance encounter aboard a ship bound for Buenos Aires reveals a chilling psychological portrait of a man consumed by the game of chess. When a group of passengers challenges the reigning world champion, they are met with an arrogant, unbeatable force, until a mysterious stranger intervenes. This enigmatic figure possesses an uncanny mastery of the game, hinting at a dark past and the profound psychological toll of isolation and trauma. Zweig masterfully weaves a tale of suspense and reflection, exploring the depths of the human mind under duress and the devastating impact of political oppression.
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paperback
New York Review of Books
Published Dec 9, 2005
106 pages
ISBN: 9781590171691
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Details
First Published
1942
Language
deu
Translation
From: deu
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