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The narrative unfolds on a passenger ship traveling from New York to Buenos Aires, featuring the world chess champion Mirko Czentovic, who excels at chess despite his limited intellect. A fellow passenger, Dr. B, challenges him to a game, drawing on his experience of isolation during WWII, where he mastered chess to maintain his sanity. This encounter becomes a profound exploration of the psychological effects of isolation and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a compelling read for those looking to enhance their English skills through classic literature.
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The Royal Game, Stefan Zweig
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- Released
- 2024
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- The Royal Game
- Subtitle
- Englisch Lektüre A2 - B2
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stefan Zweig
- Publisher
- adlima GmbH
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9783759233707
- Series
- Tags
- Chess
- First published
- 1942
- Original title
- Schachnovelle
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative unfolds on a passenger ship traveling from New York to Buenos Aires, featuring the world chess champion Mirko Czentovic, who excels at chess despite his limited intellect. A fellow passenger, Dr. B, challenges him to a game, drawing on his experience of isolation during WWII, where he mastered chess to maintain his sanity. This encounter becomes a profound exploration of the psychological effects of isolation and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a compelling read for those looking to enhance their English skills through classic literature.