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Jewish Book Week
Stefan Zweig: A Literary Life

Thursday 5.03.2026

Summary

Jewish Book Week presents Stefan Zweig: A Literary Life

Exploring his remarkable contribution to world literature, rooted in the Austro-Jewish tradition, In the Future of Yesterday offers a fresh perspective on Stefan Zweig. Founding director of the Centre for Anglo-German Cultural Relations Rüdiger Görner reexamines his globetrotting life and prolific output, including his influential time in England. He joins Jewish Chronicle chief fiction reviewer David Herman to discuss a towering figure whose vibrant writing reminds us that there can only be a future if we remain conscious of the past.

The 2026 Jewish Book Week video recordings and festival news will be shared on the Jewish Literary Foundation website. Learn more here.

Warm thanks to the Jewish Literary Foundation for sharing these events with the LU community.

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Jewish Book Week

Jewish Book Week 2026 London’s longest running literary festival at Kings Place and online, presenting the best in contemporary Jewish ideas through debates, talks and performances. Learn more about this year’s events: Jewish Book Week
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