"Irreversible instant": a summary of the chapters

Each era makes its own adjustments to the habits of people. Especially rapidly such changes occur in the last few decades. First of all, this is due to the constant lack of time, which forces to give up many kinds of leisure. In particular, many have to deprive themselves of the pleasure of reading fiction, since they can not afford to spend hours studying the description of the landscape or the room, against which the plot develops. For such eternally engaged lovers of novels, novels and short stories, audiobooks and so-called briefs were invented. Below you will find a brief summary of Zweig's "Invisible Moment."

A few words about the cycle "The Starry Hours of Mankind"

One of the best novellists of the early 20th century - Stefan Zweig - wrote many bright works that were read by more than one generation. In 1927 he created the legendary cycle "The Starry Hours of Mankind", in which he told about the turning points in history and about the personal feat of people who literally changed the world.

The first novel "The Genius of One Night" is dedicated to Rouget de Lille, who created the "Marseillaise", which became the anthem of France and made her nothing to this unremarkable author famous throughout the world. The second group of stories, titled "Irreversible Moment," a brief summary of the chapters, see next, is devoted to the Battle of Waterloo. The collection also found the history of the development of California, which is a description of the starry hour of Johann August Sutter, who initiated the Gold Rush. The fourth group of short stories is a story about those who fought for the palm tree in the conquest of the South Pole and died after being defeated.

Here is a mosaic consisting of stories about people, between which there were thousands of kilometers and tens and even hundreds of years, disassembled by chapters!

The book "Irreversible instant": the protagonist

All the characters of the cycle of short stories "The Star Clock of Humanity" are real historical figures. Although the "Irrevocable Moment" refers to the Battle of Waterloo, whose heroes were Napoleon, Marshal Ney, as well as Field Marshals Wellington and Blucher, Zweig brought to the forefront Emmanuel Grusha.

This aristocrat began military service at the age of 14, and at the very beginning of the French Revolution he renounced the title of marquis and supported the Republicans. Later, he participated in all the battles of Napoleon, including in the Battle of Borodino. By the time of the events described in the cycle of short stories "Irrevocable Moment" (briefly see below), he, appointed by Louis the Eighteenth Inspector General of mounted horsemen and lungs, went over to the side of the emperor and assumed command of him from the 7th Corps and the Alpine Army.

"Irrevocable Moment": a brief summary of the first part

"Pears" - this is the title of Zweig head of the "Irrevocable Moment". She follows after a short introduction. In it, the writer writes about a joke that Fortune can play, passing for a moment the thread of destiny into the hands of a nonentity and making him the master of the destinies of millions.

The story begins with a description of the situation in which it turned out to be a "free prisoner lion" - Napoleon, on whom allies' regiments are coming from all sides. The emperor enters the battle with the Prussians at Linyi and wins the last victory in his life. She inspires him and instills confidence in his faithful soldiers who continue to believe in the lucky star of Napoleon.

Now the emperor needs to defeat Wellington. He is cautious and hands over part of his army, and so small in size, under the command of Grusha. The latter receives orders at all costs not to allow the British to join the remnants of the Prussian army Blucher. Napoleon considers Grushi to be an honest and faithful warrior, but he is well aware that he is neither a hero nor a strategist.

Chapter Two: "Night in Kaiu"

A brief summary of the "Irrevocable Moment" by Zweig can not convey the stylistics of the presentation of the great novelist, so it is worth reading the complete work. However, for those who prefer brlili, we will continue. So, the second chapter, entitled "Night in Kaiu" begins with a description of the army of Napoleon, which moves into the night in the pouring rain. Finally at 5 o'clock in the morning the emperor decides to give battle to Wellington, especially since Grushi informs that the Prussians are retreating, and promises to continue their pursuit.

Chapter Three: "Morning in Waterloo"

The summary of the book "Irrevocable Moment" can not convey the whole drama of what Zweig describes.

Chapter three tells of the day that put the last point in the military career of Napoleon. At 9 o'clock in the morning he arranges a review of his troops. By the time of the day, both the British and the French had already grown exhausted. Both armies understand that the outcome of the battle will be decided by reinforcements, and the whole question is who will arrive first on the battlefield - Blyukher or Grushi.

Chapter Four

The work of Stefan Zweig "Irrevocable Moment" (brief content see below) reaches its culmination in the chapter "Pear's Error". The writer describes how soldiers and officers sent to pursue the Prussian army hear the sounds of battle. Their commanders demand from Grusha to go to the rescue. But he, as always, is loyal to the order and answers that he can not break the order of the emperor. Then General Gerard demands to allow him to take part of the army and move to the place of battle.

Chapter Five

According to the chapters of the book "Irrevocable Moment," it is easy to see how events unfolded on the most unlucky day in the life of the great Napoleon. The culmination of history is described in the chapter "The decisive moment in world history". Grushi rejects the proposal of General Gerard and thereby once and for all closes the page of history, the main character of which was Corsican Bonaparte.

Soon it is discovered that the Prussians have long turned towards Waterloo, where the army of Napoleon leads a desperate struggle with a foregone conclusion.

Chapter Six

In the afternoon the emperor sees the approaching troops on the horizon. His last hope flashes through him that it's Pears, but this is Blucher. Then Napoleon throws into battle the old guard, which is loyal to him and submissively goes to storm the heights, where the main forces of Wellington were fixed.

Chapter Seven: "Decoupling"

But nothing can save the emperor. With a powerful stream Blucher's army presses the French, and they retreat, throwing everything and everything. The Emperor himself is forced to flee and hide in a village inn.

Chapter Eight: "Return to Everyday Life"

While the whole world mourns defeat or celebrates victory, only Grusha is in ignorance. He finally finds a small Prussian detachment and wins a useless victory. Grushi learns of the defeat at Waterloo and, having remained without a commander, begins to make the right decisions. He manages to withdraw all his soldiers from the environment without losses, in order to preserve the army for the emperor. However, Napoleon will never rise at the head of the army ...

Now you know what Zweig's "Invisible Moment" is about. The brief (brief) of this cycle of novellas will surely interest you, and you will want to get acquainted with the full content of this book.