What is the main theme of Zweig's memoir, "The World of Yesterday"?
Life during the waning years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
His travels
His pursuit of literature
Life in Brazil
Answer
The main theme of Zweig's memoir, "The World of Yesterday", is life during the waning years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The book is a personal account of Zweig's experiences as a young man in Vienna, during the years leading up to the outbreak of World War I. Zweig describes the vibrant cultural life of the city, and the social and political changes that were taking place at the time.
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