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Chess Story

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Psychological drama set against backdrop of Nazism.

"Chess Story" offers a suspenseful and introspective journey that delves deep into the human psyche under the shadow of totalitarianism. It's a gripping narrative that intertwines the intellectual rigor of chess with the emotional toll of oppression. If you appreciate stories that explore the resilience of the human spirit, Stefan Zweig’s final work before his tragic demise might resonate with you profoundly.

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Chess Story

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ISBN: 9781590171691
Publisher: NYRB Classics
Date of Publication: 2005-12-09
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: World War II, Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.27
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Chess Story, also known as The Royal Game, is the Austrian master Stefan Zweig's final achievement, completed in Brazilian exile and sent off to his American publisher only days before his suicide in 1942. It is the only story in which Zweig looks at Nazism, and he does so with characteristic emphasis on the psychological. Travelers by ship from New York to Buenos Aires find that on board with them is the world champion of chess, an arrogant and unfriendly man. They come together to try their skills against him and are soundly defeated. Then a mysterious passenger steps forward to advise them and their fortunes change. How he came to possess his extraordinary grasp of the game of chess and at what cost lie at the heart of Zweig's story. This new translation of Chess Story brings out the work's unusual mixture of high suspense and poignant reflection.
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Psychological drama set against backdrop of Nazism.

"Chess Story" offers a suspenseful and introspective journey that delves deep into the human psyche under the shadow of totalitarianism. It's a gripping narrative that intertwines the intellectual rigor of chess with the emotional toll of oppression. If you appreciate stories that explore the resilience of the human spirit, Stefan Zweig’s final work before his tragic demise might resonate with you profoundly.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.