Beware of Pity

Stefan Zweig

Stefan Zweig (1881–1942) was an Austrian novelist, short-story writer, biographer, and essayist, widely regarded as one of the most popular German-language authors of the early twentieth century. Born in Vienna into a Jewish family, he became known for his psychologically insightful portrayals of human emotions, moral dilemmas, obsession, and the fragility of relationships. His works include the novellas The Royal Game, Letter from an Unknown Woman, and Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Woman, as well as acclaimed biographies of historical figures such as Marie Antoinette and Joseph Fouché. A committed European humanist, Zweig was deeply affected by the rise of Nazism and went into exile, eventually settling in Brazil. He died in 1942 in Petrópolis, Brazil. His elegant prose and penetrating psychological insight have secured his enduring place in world literature.

Published

1939

Author

Stefan Zweig