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The Royal Game

Stefan Zweig
ger. Schachnovelle · 1942
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Isolation and its impact on the human psyche
  • The power of the human mind and its ability to survive in extreme conditions
  • Chess as a metaphor for struggle and strategy in life
  • Psychological confrontation and tension between characters
  • The influence of the Nazi regime on the individual and their inner world
  • The issue of identity and self-awareness under pressure and fear
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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