Stefan Zweig: Quick Facts

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Born	November 28, 1881 • Vienna
Found Dead	February 23, 1942 • Petrópolis • Brazil
Notable Works	“Beware of Pity” • “Master Builders” • “The Tide of Fortune” • “Three Masters”

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