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Novela de acedrez
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Stefan Zweig's 'Novela de Ajedrez' (The Royal Game) is a compelling novella that delves into the psychological effects of isolation and mental resilience under extreme conditions.
Set on a ship traveling from New York to Buenos Aires, the story centers around Dr. B, a Viennese lawyer imprisoned by the Nazis.
During his confinement, Dr. B maintains his sanity by obsessively playing chess, first through stolen games and later through mental chess matches against himself.
Zweig masterfully portrays Dr. B's descent into madness and his eventual recovery, using chess as a metaphor for the battle between intellect and psychological trauma.
The novella is a powerful exploration of the human mind's capacity to endure and the importance of mental stimulation in the face of oppression.
Set on a ship traveling from New York to Buenos Aires, the story centers around Dr. B, a Viennese lawyer imprisoned by the Nazis.
During his confinement, Dr. B maintains his sanity by obsessively playing chess, first through stolen games and later through mental chess matches against himself.
Zweig masterfully portrays Dr. B's descent into madness and his eventual recovery, using chess as a metaphor for the battle between intellect and psychological trauma.
The novella is a powerful exploration of the human mind's capacity to endure and the importance of mental stimulation in the face of oppression.
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Mentioned by Adrian Godás as a novel he read on his flights.
380. Resumen del Mes - Junio 2025
