The Collected Stories of Stefan Zweig

22 classic short stories of love and death, betrayal and hope—from a master storyteller hailed as “the Updike of his day” (New York Observer).

Collected in one volume for the very first time!

In this magnificent collection of Stefan Zweig’s short stories, the very best and worst of human nature is captured with sharp observation, understanding, and vivid empathy. Ranging from love and death to faith restored and hope regained, these stories present a master at work, at the top of his form.

Perfectly paced and brimming with passion, these 22 tales from one of the great storytellers of the 20th century are translated by the award-winning Anthea Bell.

Included:

Forgotten Dreams

In the Snow

The Miracles of Life

The Star Above the Forest

A Summer Novella

The Governess

Twilight

A Story Told in Twilight

Wondrak

Compulsion

Moonbeam Alley

Amok

Fantastic Night

Letter from an Unknown Woman

The Invisible Collection

Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Woman

Downfall of the Heart

Incident on Lake Geneva

Mendel the Bibliophile

Leporella

Did He Do It?

The Debt Paid Late