The Story of Chess

Schachnovelle

This collection of Zweig's short and novellas includes masterpieces such as "The Invisible Collection," "Twenty-four Hours in a Woman's Life," and "The Story of Chess." "The Story of Chess" is Zweig's last novella published before his death. In 1939, Zweig and his family fled to Brazil. "The Story of Chess" is set aboard a ship bound for Buenos Aires. A mysterious stranger, by chance, plays chess against world champion Czentovic and easily defeats him. However, just as the game resumes, the stranger encounters an unexpected situation... This is his last game. Where did he come from? What happened? His story is both surprising and heartbreaking.

2016-10-01

上海译文出版社

279

9787532773121