The World of Yesterday

"The World of Yesterday" is an evocative and deeply personal memoir that offers a poignant reflection on a bygone era and the tumultuous events that shaped the 20th century. Written by Stefan Zweig, a prominent Austrian writer and intellectual, this autobiographical work transports readers to a world of artistic brilliance, intellectual ferment, and political upheaval. Zweig's narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Europe's golden age before the outbreak of World War I. From Vienna to Berlin, Paris to London, he shares vivid recollections of luminaries like Rainer Maria Rilke, Sigmund Freud, and Richard Strauss, offering an intimate glimpse into the vibrant cultural scene of his time.