Bøger af Hermann Hesse

In the novel, Siddhartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it for one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickened by lust and greed, moves on again. Near despair, Siddhartha comes to a river where he hears a unique sound. This sound signals the true beginning of his life - the beginning of suffering, rejection, peace, and, finally, wisdom. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience

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First published in 1919, it is a brilliant journey of the psyche written by one of Germany's most influential writers and thinkers-Herman Hesse. A young man awakens to selfhood and to a world of possibilities beyond the conventions of his upbringing. Emil Sinclair is a quiet boy drawn into a forbidden yet seductive realm of petty crime and defiance. His guide is his precocious, mysterious classmate Max Demian, who provokes in Emil a search for self-discovery and spiritual fulfilment.

"Siddhartha: An Indian Tale" is a novel written by German author Hermann Hesse, first published in 1922. The book is a philosophical and spiritual journey that follows the life of the titular character, Siddhartha, in ancient India during the time of Gautama Buddha. The story begins with Siddhartha, a young Brahmin, who embarks on a quest for self-discovery and enlightenment. He feels discontented with his sheltered life and seeks a deeper understanding of existence beyond traditional religious teachings. Along his journey, Siddhartha encounters various characters and experiences a diverse array of lifestyles, including asceticism, materialism, and love. Each phase of his life contributes to his understanding of the world and himself. As the narrative unfolds, Siddhartha encounters the Buddha and learns from him but chooses to follow his own path to spiritual awakening. Throughout the novel, Hesse explores themes of individualism, the quest for wisdom, the duality of human nature, and the search for inner peace. The profound narrative and timeless themes in "Siddhartha" have made it a classic work that continues to resonate with readers across cultures and generations, inspiring contemplation and reflection on the meaning of life and the pursuit of enlightenment.

Hermann Hesses Suche nach dem Sinn des Lebens. Peter Camenzind wird in einem Dorf in den Schweizer Bergen geboren. Er liebt das Bergsteigen und die Beobachtung der Natur. Doch er möchte ein Mann des Verstandes werden und zieht dafür in die große Stadt, wo er als sich als Schriftsteller verdingt. Doch machen ihn das weltmännischen Dasein und die gebildeten Kreise, in denen er nun verkehrt, wirklich glücklich? Wieweit muss man reisen und wie viel muss man sehen, um zu erkennen, wo man hingehört?Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) ist einer der bekanntesten deutschen Autoren des 20. Jahrhunderts. Er wurde 1946 mit dem Nobelpreis für Literatur, 1955 mit dem Friedenspreis des Deutschen Buchhandels ausgezeichnet.

"Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth" is a novel by Hermann Hesse, published in 1919. It tells the story of a young man named Emil Sinclair and his coming-of-age journey in Germany at the turn of the 20th century. The novel explores themes of individualism, self-discovery, and the search for spiritual meaning. "Demian" is a complex and layered novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that can often feel confusing and chaotic. The novel has been widely acclaimed for its psychological depth and its exploration of the human psyche, and is considered one of Hermann Hesse's most important works.

"Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth" is a novel by Hermann Hesse, published in 1919. It tells the story of a young man named Emil Sinclair and his coming-of-age journey in Germany at the turn of the 20th century. The novel explores themes of individualism, self-discovery, and the search for spiritual meaning. "Demian" is a complex and layered novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that can often feel confusing and chaotic. The novel has been widely acclaimed for its psychological depth and its exploration of the human psyche, and is considered one of Hermann Hesse's most important works.

Siddhartha takes place in the ancient Indian kingdom of Kapilavastue and follows the spiritual journey of a man who embarks on a quest for enlightenment. Along the way he becomes a wandering beggar, a rich businessman, a lover, a Buddhist convert, and, ultimately, a wise man. Hermann Hesse's most inspirational and beloved work, Siddhartha integrates Eastern and Western spirituality, psychology, and sensibilities in a simple, moving tale that has influenced generations since its original publication in 1922. This Warbler Classics edition includes Alan Watts's essay The Way of Liberation in Zen Buddhism, which offers a clear, compelling overview of the history and philosophy of Buddhist thought.

Hermann Hesse's classic novel has delighted, inspired, and influenced generations of readers, writers, and thinkers.In this story of a wealthy Indian Brahmin who casts off a life of privilege to seek spiritual fulfillment. Hesse synthesizes disparate philosophies - Eastern religions, Jungian archetypes, Western individualism - into a unique vision of life as expressed through one man's search for true meaning.Still one of the most beautiful, uplifting books ever written. "We are not going in circles, we are going upwards. The path is a spiral; we have already climbed many steps"

Siddhartha is a literary masterpiece that has captivated seekers and readers ever since its publication many decades ago. Set in the time of Gautama the Buddha, the story takes you on a journey with a young brahmin - Siddhartha, who decides to leave home in the quest for the ultimate truth. He relinqishes his luxurious house and family with his faithful friend Govinda, to head for the forest and lead an ascetic life. Living the monastic life, he learns much about himself, but even so, is still seeking a truth beyond all that which he has learnt. The narrative pendulum now swings to the the other extreme and Siddhartha?s onward journey takes him from an austere to a sensual life which holds its own set of lessons for Siddhartha?s perceptive mind. Having seen life from different angles, and the truth packaged in various forms, he goes on to discover his path. This book gives the reader an insightful glimse into his awakening because every reader has a Siddhartha in him who is trying to make sense of the world around and discover his own true path.

Steppenwolf is a poetical self-portrait of a man who felt himself to be half-human and half-wolf. This Faust-like and magical story is evidence of Hesse's searching philosophy and extraordinary sense of humanity as he tells of the humanization of a middle-aged misanthrope. Yet his novel can also be seen as a plea for rigorous self-examination and an indictment of the intellectual hypocrisy of the period. As Hesse himself remarked, "Of all my books Steppenwolf is the one that was more often and more violently misunderstood than any of the others".

The Story of Emil Sinclair's Childhood is a historical novel by Hermann Hesse. It was published in 1919, and the introduction was added in 1960. The first edition of Demian was published under the pen name of Emil Sinclair, the name of the storyteller. However, Hesse was later revealed to be the author, and the 10th version was quickly named after him. When it was published in 1919, this transitional novel received immediate critical and popular acclaim. A masterpiece in the history of 20th-century literature, it reflects the writer's distraction with the duality of human nature and the achievement of spiritual fulfillment.

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Nobel Prize winner Hermann Hesse’s iconic countercultural novel about the search for authenticity in an inauthentic world, in a new translationA Penguin ClassicAt first glance, Harry Haller seems like a respectable, educated man. In reality, he is the Steppenwolf: wild, strange, alienated from society, and repulsed by the modern age. But as he is drawn into a series of dreamlike and sometimes savage encounters—accompanied by, among others, Mozart, Goethe, and the bewitching Hermione—the misanthropic Haller undergoes a spiritual, even psychedelic, journey, and ultimately discovers a higher truth and the possibility of happiness.This blistering portrait of a man who feels himself to be half human and half wolf was the bible of the 1960s counterculture, capturing the mood of a disaffected generation. It continues to resonate as a haunting story of estrangement, redemption, and the search for one’s place in the world.

"I have always had a connection with butterflies and other fleeting and ephemeral beauties, while I have never succeeded in maintaining permanent, committed and so-called solid relationships," writes Hermann Hesse in a letter from 1926. This preference, occasionally resembling an elective affinity, for "flowers and butterflies, that are of everlasting things, a fleeting allegory" - as he says in one of his poems, has left its mark on Hesse's entire oeuvre.