Casanova, Stendhal, Tolstoy: Adepts in Self-Portraiture

Discover the intricate world of self-exploration in literature with Casanova, Stendhal, Tolstoy: Adepts in Self-Portraiture by Stefan Zweig. Published in 2012 by Taylor & Francis Inc, this compelling paperback spans 420 pages and serves as the final volume of Zweig's acclaimed trilogy, Master Builders of the Spirit. In this insightful work, Zweig delves into the lives and writings of three literary giants—Casanova, Stendhal, and Tolstoy—examining how they adeptly portray their own identities through their narratives. This book offers a profound analysis of authorship, autobiography, and the self in literature, making it a must-read for anyone interested in literary criticism and interpretation. Join Zweig on a journey to uncover the complexities of the writer's ego and the art of self-portraiture in literary history.