‘It’s just a masterpiece. When I read it I thought, how is it that we don’t know about this-how is it that I am the only person I know who’s read this book?’ Wes Anderson, on Stefan Zweig’s Beware of Pity Contents: A Conversation with Wes Anderson-Wes Anderson discusses Zweig’s life and work with Zweig biographer George Prochnik. The World of Yesterday-Selected extracts from Zweig’s memoir, an unrivalled evocation of bygone Europe. Beware of Pity-An extract from Zweig’s only novel, a devastating depiction of the torment of the betrayal of both honour and love. Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Woman-One of Stefan Zweig’s best-loved stories in full-a passionate tale of gambling, love and death.
About the author
Wes Anderson was born in Houston, Texas. His films include Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Isle of Dogs. His latest film is The French Dispatch.
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