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Stefan Zweig

1881-1942

Stefan Zweig was an Austrian writer born on November 28, 1881 in Vienna.

Biography

Stefan Zweig was an Austrian writer born on November 28, 1881 in Vienna.

He is known for his novels, short stories, essays, and biographies.

During his life, he lived in various European countries and became a prolific writer in the German language.

His work covers themes such as human psychology, society, and history.

However, his life was marked by exile due to the rise of Nazism in Europe, which led him to migrate to several countries before settling in Brazil.

Unfortunately, in 1942, Stefan Zweig and his wife took their own lives in Petrópolis, Brazil, due to the despair caused by the political and social situation of the time.

Despite his tragic ending, his literary legacy endures as a testament to his creative and insightful genius..