Josef Roth's attitude to love, women, and money was complex – it ranged from idealization and totality to disappointment and heartbreak devoid of any consolation. The three works that make up this collection express this well. Here are three moments of Josef Roth: "April" is an early novella from 1925. An initiation work written by the thrilled Josef Roth, who falls in love at first sight, after he glances briefly into a girl's eyes, just as his train is about to depart. A sensitive work, shrouded in mystery and nostalgic beauty. "The Mansion Opposite" is a short and exemplary story from 1928. Josef Roth turns his penetrating gaze to the existence of a wealthy man who has never known love. "The Triumph of Beauty" is a wicked satire from 1935. With subtle irony but not without misogyny and prejudice, Josef Roth tells of men who have lost their way and fallen victim to the spells and enchantments of manipulative, snake-like women, the lovers of every man except their spouse. Three works, moments, tones, combinations, literary genres, moods: they allow us to penetrate the complicated and multifaceted mind of a masterful writer, trapped in the mazes of his loves, disappointments and weaknesses.