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The Society of the Crossed Keys
Selections from the Writings of Stefan Zweig, Inspirations for The Grand Budapest Hotel
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The Society of the Crossed Keys
Stefan Zweig's masterpiece revisited.
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"I had never heard of Zweig until six or seven years ago, as all the books began to come back into print, and I more or less by chance bought a copy of Beware of Pity. I immediately loved this book, his one, big, great novel—and suddenly there were dozens more in front of me waiting to read." - Wes Anderson
The Society of the Crossed Keys contains Wes Anderson's selections from the writings of the great Austrian author Stefan Zweig, whose life and work inspired The Grand Budapest Hotel.
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, The World of Yesterday, 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, played out against the stylish backdrop of the French Riviera in the 1920s.
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Combining the writings of Stefan Zweig with Wes Anderson's unique perspective, The Society of the Crossed Keys captures the essence and spirit of Zweig's works. Reviews praise it as a compelling introduction to Zweig's narratives, with Anderson effectively capturing and channeling their emotional and thematic depth. The collection is recommended for its evocative portrayal of Zweig's world, prompting a desire to explore more of his works.
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ISBN: 9781782271079
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 March 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pushkin Press
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- Translated by Anthea Bell
- Translated by Anthea Bell
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 272
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About the Author
Stefan Zweig was born in 1881 in Vienna. He studied in Berlin and Vienna and, between the wars was an international bestselling author. With the rise of Nazism, he left Austria, and lived in London, Bath, New York and Brazil, where in 1942 he and his wife were found dead in an apparent double suicide.
Wes Anderson's films include Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr Fox, and Moonrise Kingdom. He directed and wrote the screenplay for The Grand Budapest Hotel.
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