Unlock the more straightforward side of The Royal Game with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Royal Game by Stefan Zweig which tackles the themes of insanity and passion, as well as the reality of the Second World War, metaphorically through a chess tournament. The story has been adapted for film and stage, as both an opera and a play. Zweig was, during his time, the most translated author in the world and another of his works was featured in Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century.