A book by an Austrian literary classic about the country where he spent the last year and a half of his life (1940–1942).

Stefan Zweig traveled across much of the globe and lived in various countries, but it was Brazil that would become his final refuge. He was captivated by this former Portuguese colony—which had transformed from a narrow coastal strip into the fifth-largest country in the world—and he celebrated it in this book. Zweig offers a compelling account of Brazil’s history, vividly describes its cities, and observes the remarkable patterns of its development. Contrasting his new home with a Europe that was tearing itself apart, Zweig saw the future in Brazil: its potential is truly inexhaustible, and its commitment to peace is the key to its happiness and success.