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Overview
First major novel by Nobel Prize–winning author explores the fundamental duality of existence through the tale of a troubled young man's confusion about life's conflicting values. Recounted in engaging prose, this brilliant psychological portrait offers a poignant statement of the terrors and torments of adolescence.One of the great writers of the 20th century tells the dramatic story of a young man's awakening to selfhood.
Synopsis
Previous editions are cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed. Dover has combined the original 1919 German text with Appelbaum's translation (published in 2000 as a Dover Thrift edition) in a side-by-side edition. A new introduction by Appelbaum has been included, making this a full treatment of Hesse's story. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR
Saturday Review
An Existentialist intensity and a depth of understanding rare in contemporary fiction.