Romain Rolland the Man and His Work (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163215128)

""Romain Rolland the Man and His Work"" is a biography written by Stefan Zweig, which delves into the life and literary contributions of the French writer Romain Rolland. The book explores Rolland's personal experiences, including his upbringing, education, and relationships, as well as his artistic achievements, such as his acclaimed novels and plays. Zweig also examines Rolland's political and social views, particularly his pacifism and advocacy for international cooperation. Through meticulous research and analysis, Zweig provides a comprehensive portrait of Rolland, highlighting the significance of his work and its impact on literature and society. Overall, ""Romain Rolland the Man and His Work"" is a compelling and insightful tribute to one of France's most influential writers.1921. Rolland was a French novelist, dramatist, essayist, mystic, and pacifist, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1915. He had a strong sense of social responsibility and believed that art must be a part of the struggle to bring enlightenment to people. Rolland�������s biographer, Zweig, achieved fame with his psychoanalytically-oriented biographies of historical characters. Contents Part One: Biographical; Part Two: Early Work as a Dramatist; Part Three: The Heroic Biographies; Part Four: Jean Christophe; Part Five: Intermezzo Scherzo (Colas Breugnon); and Part Six: The Conscience of Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Stefan Zweig
ISBN-10: 1163215120
ISBN-13: 9781163215128
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 412
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d