Rosshalde
"I cannot read Hermann Hesse without feeling that I am drawn into the presence of a deeply serious mind, a mind that is searching for the meaning of life." - Carl Jung New translation of the original German manuscript of Nobel Prize-winning Hermann Hesse's novel "Rosshalde". This edition also contains an epilogue by the translator, a philosophical glossary of concepts used by Hesse and a chronology of his life and work. Hesse won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947. "Rosshalde" is a poignant exploration of a painter's life, Johann Veraguth, who is trapped in an unhappy marriage and distanced from his son. The novel delves into the themes of personal freedom, love, and the sacrifices artists make. It's noteworthy for being one of the few works by Hesse that extensively deals with the topic of familial relations. Hesse's exploration of these themes makes this work important, as it sheds light on the conflicts that arise when individual aspirations collide with social norms. It has influenced literature by offering nuanced portraits of family relationships and the challenges faced by individuals struggling for personal fulfillment.
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Rosshalde
"I cannot read Hermann Hesse without feeling that I am drawn into the presence of a deeply serious mind, a mind that is searching for the meaning of life." - Carl Jung New translation of the original German manuscript of Nobel Prize-winning Hermann Hesse's novel "Rosshalde". This edition also contains an epilogue by the translator, a philosophical glossary of concepts used by Hesse and a chronology of his life and work. Hesse won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947. "Rosshalde" is a poignant exploration of a painter's life, Johann Veraguth, who is trapped in an unhappy marriage and distanced from his son. The novel delves into the themes of personal freedom, love, and the sacrifices artists make. It's noteworthy for being one of the few works by Hesse that extensively deals with the topic of familial relations. Hesse's exploration of these themes makes this work important, as it sheds light on the conflicts that arise when individual aspirations collide with social norms. It has influenced literature by offering nuanced portraits of family relationships and the challenges faced by individuals struggling for personal fulfillment.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798881112486 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 01/26/2024 |
| Pages: | 210 |
| Sales rank: | 755,879 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.44(d) |
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