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Narcissus and Goldmund

By Hermann Hesse
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Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse explores the profound and complex friendship between two contrasting souls. Narcissus, a disciplined and ascetic teacher, inspires his student Goldmund to embrace life beyond austerity. Goldmund embarks on a journey to seek beauty, passion, and meaning in the world, culminating in a poignant reunion that questions the nature of existence and fulfilment.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This novel will appeal to readers interested in philosophical fiction, character-driven narratives, and explorations of spirituality versus sensuality. Fans of Hermann Hesse's work and those reflecting on the balance between intellect and emotion will find it compelling.

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Hermann Hesse's Narcissus and Goldmund is the story of a passionate yet uneasy friendship between two men of opposite character. Narcissus, an ascetic instructor at a cloister school, has devoted himself solely to scholarly and spiritual pursuits. One of his students is the sensual, restless Goldmund, who is immediately drawn to his teacher's fierce intellect and sense of discipline.

When Narcissus persuades the young student that he is not meant for a life of self-denial, Goldmund sets off in pursuit of aesthetic and physical pleasures, a path that leads him to a final, unexpected reunion with Narcissus.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780312421670

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 315

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About the Author

Hermann Hesse was born in Germany in 1877 and later became a citizen of Switzerland. As a Western man profoundly affected by the mysticism of Eastern thought, he wrote novels, stories, and essays bearing a vital spiritual force that has captured the imagination and loyalty of many generations of readers. His works include Steppenwolf, Narcissus and Goldmund, and The Glass Bead Game. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946. Hermann Hesse died in 1962.

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