Schachnovelle by Stefan Zweig

Schachnovelle

Stefan Zweig

64 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Die "Schachnovelle" von Stefan Zweig gilt seit Erscheinen als "Gl cksfall ausgereifter Erz hlkunst. Die Erstausgabe erschien am 7. Dezember 1942 in Buenos Aires; Zweig hatte sein letztes und auch bekanntestes Werk im brasilianischen Exil geschrieben.

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Moods

reflective 61%
tense 50%
dark 48%
emotional 27%
challenging 26%
mysterious 25%
sad 18%
informative 14%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 32%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.16

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