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Compulsion: In Plain English
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ISBN13: 9798325917219
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 21 2024
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.12 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 21 2024
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.12 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
This book is written in plain and simple English. The translation largely follows their guidelines. The book is suitable for readers who have limited reading ability (dyslexia), are learning English as a second language, have difficulties with complex texts or simply want to enjoy a book in a compact, reader-friendly format.
'Compulsion' is a novella by Stefan Zweig that was published in 1920. The story takes place during the First World War and is about a young artist couple who flee their home country to escape the war. They seek refuge in Switzerland, where they hope to live in peace. The man receives a letter asking him to sign up for military service. Faced with the choice of remaining true to his convictions or complying with the order, he experiences a deep inner conflict. The novella explores themes such as
personal freedom, moral choices and the effects of war on the individual.
personal freedom, moral choices and the effects of war on the individual.
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