Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Woman
Author | : Stefan Zweig |
Publisher | : Pushkin Press |
Total Pages | : 77 |
Release | : 2011-03-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781906548599 |
ISBN-13 | : 1906548595 |
Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Woman by : Stefan Zweig
Download or read book Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Woman written by Stefan Zweig and published by Pushkin Press. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fateful encounter in a Montecarlo casino sees an English widow mesmerised by a young Polish artistocrat. A frenzied twenty-four hours ensue, as both struggle in the grip of irresistible obsessions that drive them to defy the conventions of society, and to risk everything they possess. This is one of the best-loved novellas by Stefan Zweig, a renowned master of the form - its frenetic pace, sparkling prose and acute psychological insight have made this unforgettable story a classic.