Journeys

Stefan Zweig's journey is a necessary cultural education and a balm for depression. He spent his life weaving between the countries of Europe, visiting authors and friends, and exploring the continent in the heyday of international rail travel. This collection paints a rich and sensitive picture of Europe before the Second World War.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2019
Publisher: Pushkin Press

When I embark on a journey, all ties seem to vanish instantly. I feel an overwhelming sense of lightness, disconnection, and freedom. There's a remarkable uplifting and invigorating quality to this experience. It's as if I've shed a heavy burden and reconnected with a sense of my true self. Suddenly, whole past epochs reappear, and everything feels fresh and full of potential. Even the things I thought I had lost forever remain intact, brimming with new allure and temptation. For the insatiably curious and ardent Europhile Stefan Zweig, travel was not just a necessity for cultural education but also a personal remedy for the depression he felt when confined to one place for too long. He dedicated a significant portion of his life to traversing the countries of Europe, visiting authors and friends, and exploring the continent during the golden age of international rail travel. This collection, encompassing a lifetime of observations on Zweig's travels in Europe, offers a rich and nuanced portrayal of the continent before the outbreak of World War II. It can be savored leisurely, dipping into its pages to uncover the essence of a bygone era.

Weight: 130g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782274759