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The Royal Game

Stefan Zweig
ger. Schachnovelle · 1942
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book was written in 1941, shortly before the author's death.
  • The main character, Dr. B., learns to play chess while in isolation in a Nazi prison.
  • Dr. B. uses a stolen chess book to maintain his sanity in solitary confinement.
  • The work explores themes of psychological pressure and internal struggle.
  • The chess game in the book symbolizes the battle between reason and madness.
  • The book was published posthumously in 1942.
The Royal Game
Date of publication: 26 August 2024
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Author: 
Stefan Zweig
Original title: ger. Schachnovelle · 1942
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