Zweig, Stefan. (1881-1942)

Sternstunden der Menschheit : Fünf historische Miniaturen [The Tide of Fortune] - SIGNED

Leipzig: Insel. [no date, ca. 1940]. [56. - 70. Tausend]. 78 pp. 12mo. Original red printed boards. Signed in purple ink, on the first free endpage, "Stefan Zweig." Spine somewhat worn, else fine.

Zweig's five historical portraits in miniature is among his most celebrated works. The third of these portraits, "Georg Friedrich Handels Auferstehung" captures the moment of inspiration which resulted in the composer's Messiah. (3859)


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