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Amok

Stefan Zweig
1 min read·ger. Der Amokläufer · 1922
Summary by the Litseller editorial team.·Date of publication: 26 August 2024·Updated: 14 November 2026
Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The title «Amok» comes from a Malay word describing a state of frenzy where a person loses control and becomes dangerous to others.
  • The protagonist is a German doctor working in colonial India, facing moral and ethical dilemmas.
  • The plot unfolds aboard a ship where the protagonist shares his story with a fellow traveler.
  • The theme of madness and obsession is central to the story, reflecting the protagonist's internal struggle.
  • The story explores themes of colonialism, racism, and cultural clash, highlighting the complex relationships between Europeans and the local population.
  • The work was written in 1922 and is one of Stefan Zweig's most famous stories.
Amok
Date of publication: 26 August 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Author: 
Stefan Zweig
Original title: ger. Der Amokläufer · 1922
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