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Schachnovelle
Book • 1942
The novella revolves around Dr. B, a highly intelligent and cultured man who acquired his extraordinary chess skills while imprisoned by the Gestapo.
He learned and memorized chess games from a stolen book, developing a form of 'artificial schizophrenia' by playing against himself.
On a ship, Dr. B is persuaded to play against the world champion, Mirko Czentovic, who plays with technical perfection but lacks imagination.
The match exposes the psychological and emotional scars of Dr. B's past and highlights the contrast between the humanistic values of Dr. B and the brutal, mechanical approach of Czentovic.
The novella is often interpreted as an allegory for the struggle against fascist regimes and the dehumanizing effects of totalitarianism.
He learned and memorized chess games from a stolen book, developing a form of 'artificial schizophrenia' by playing against himself.
On a ship, Dr. B is persuaded to play against the world champion, Mirko Czentovic, who plays with technical perfection but lacks imagination.
The match exposes the psychological and emotional scars of Dr. B's past and highlights the contrast between the humanistic values of Dr. B and the brutal, mechanical approach of Czentovic.
The novella is often interpreted as an allegory for the struggle against fascist regimes and the dehumanizing effects of totalitarianism.
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