Zweig
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Definition
Proper noun * Stefan Zweig: An Austrian writer, biographer, and journalist, known for his psychological insight and humanist themes. He lived from 1881 to 1942.
Usage
- The name "Zweig" is used to refer to the historical figure and his body of literary work.
- It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
Examples
- As a subject: was deeply affected by the rise of fascism in Europe.
- Showing possession/association: novella "The Royal Game" is a masterpiece of psychological tension.
- Referring to his work: The library has a complete collection of .
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in literary and historical contexts to discuss early 20th-century European intellectual history.
- It can be used metonymically to represent a style of elegant, psychologically nuanced writing from that period.
- The film's narration has a distinctly Zweig-like quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Zweigian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Stefan Zweig or his works.
- The biography is written in a Zweigian style, focusing on the subject's inner life.
Synonyms
- The author: (when context is clear)
- The writer: (when context is clear)
Related Idioms or Phrases
Noun
- Austrian writer (1881-1942)