Stefan Zweig

Austrian author and playwright

Stefan Zweig - Austrian author and playwright
Born

November 28th, 1881
143 years ago

Died

February 22nd, 1942
83 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Austria

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An Austrian journalist, author, and playwright, contributed significantly to literature in the early 20th century. Works explored themes of identity, culture, and existential crisis. Gained prominence in the literary world with works such as 'The World of Yesterday,' an autobiographical reflection on pre-war Europe, and 'Letter from an Unknown Woman,' a poignant novella highlighting unrequited love. Fled Austria during the rise of Nazism, leading to a life of exile. Eventually settled in Brazil, where the later years were marked by his despair over the destruction of European culture.

Authored 'The World of Yesterday'

Wrote 'Letter from an Unknown Woman'

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