Is Angst by Stefan Zweig a standalone novel?

Angst is a standalone novella, offering a complete narrative arc within its pages without requiring knowledge of other works by Zweig or leading into a sequel.

Are there any film adaptations of Stefan Zweig's Angst?

Yes, Stefan Zweig's Angst has been adapted into film multiple times, including a notable 1954 German film directed by Roberto Rossellini and a 2012 French adaptation titled La Peur.

Angst

Drama Psychology

Pages: 50
Published: 1968
Language: English

Synopsis

Irene Wagner, a wealthy Viennese housewife bored by years of marriage and social convention, begins an affair with a young man. When she learns that another woman has discovered the tryst, Irene is blackmailed into a desperate scheme to silence her — only for the plot to turn against her in ways she never anticipated.

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