“This is the first time in history that a war has involved the whole world, and also it may last many years more; this thought is soul-shattering for all of us as human beings. It is horrible to think that the crimes committed by this one man Hitler have these many years been destroying the lives of hundreds of thousands and millions, and one would despair entirely were it not certain that the majority, the innumerable majority which opposes him openly or secretly, will succeed in wiping out once and for all him and his.”
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Stefan and Friderike Zweig: their correspondence, 1912-1942
Stefan and Friderike Zweig: their correspondence, 1912-1942 is a collection of letters exchanged between the prominent Austrian author Stefan Zweig and his wife Friderike. The correspondence spans three decades and provides a unique glimpse into the personal lives of these two individuals, as well as the broader historical events of their time. The letters reveal the couple's love, their intellectual pursuits, and their experiences during periods of significant change and turmoil, including World War I and the rise of the Nazis in Europe. more
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Stefan Zweig
Stefan Zweig, born on November 28, 1881 in Vienna, was an Austrian novelist, playwright, and biographer. Known for his profound psychological insights and unique narrative style, he is a significant figure in European literature at the beginning of the 20th century. more
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