Der Stern über dem Walde: Mit psychologischem Feinsinn und großer sprachlicher Suggestivkraft beschreibt Stefan Zweig eine unwahrscheinliche Lie

The story centers on François, a waiter at a riverside hotel, who becomes enchanted by Countess Ostrowska. His unrequited love drives him to serve her devotedly, absorbing her every command to remain near her. When he learns she is leaving by train, his newfound joy crumbles. Desperate, he buys a final bouquet for her before contemplating his own death. Ultimately, he lies on the tracks, allowing the train carrying his beloved to end his life, driven by a profound sense of longing and despair.