Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962

The Resource Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962
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The novels of Herman Hesse center on the spiritual journeys of their protagonists. These young men try to find themselves as they explore the world around them. They are frequently torn between the delightful yet dangerous world of the senses and the more demanding yet satisfying life of spiritual reflection. Hesse's lucid, direct prose and his focus on personal experience add immediacy and clarity to the existential questions within his work. These thoughtful coming-of-age tales will appeal to readers looking for open-minded and accessible spiritual fiction that doesn't proselytize. Start with: Siddhartha
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  • European
  • German
  • Swiss
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https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/1946/hesse/biographical
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Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962
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https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/1946/hesse/biographical
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1877-1962
Description
The novels of Herman Hesse center on the spiritual journeys of their protagonists. These young men try to find themselves as they explore the world around them. They are frequently torn between the delightful yet dangerous world of the senses and the more demanding yet satisfying life of spiritual reflection. Hesse's lucid, direct prose and his focus on personal experience add immediacy and clarity to the existential questions within his work. These thoughtful coming-of-age tales will appeal to readers looking for open-minded and accessible spiritual fiction that doesn't proselytize. Start with: Siddhartha
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Male
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Nationality
  • European
  • German
  • Swiss
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