The Royal Game

Historical Context and Significance

«The Royal Game» by Stefan Zweig is a significant work in world literature, reflecting the psychological and moral aspects of human nature. Written in 1941, the book became Zweig's last completed work before his tragic death. At the heart of the plot is the confrontation between two chess players, symbolizing the struggle between intellect and barbarism. The work deeply explores themes of isolation, resistance, and survival under the Nazi regime. «The Royal Game» has had a significant impact on the cultural perception of chess as a metaphor for life and struggle, as well as on literature dedicated to psychological dramas and internal conflicts of the human being.