Der Steppenwolf
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About This Book
A story that focuses on the loneliness and suffering of the protagonist, Harry Haller, who feels that he has no place in a world filled with meaningless frivolity. Having decided to take his own life a chance encounter causes him to change his views and he begins to learn ways to enjoy life. One of the most misunderstood of his novels the book is, according to Hesse, about the possibilities of transcendence and healing.
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The Swinging Light
Book Details
First Published
1927
Pages
224 pages
Rating
4.0 / 5
Ratings
64
Editions
239
Publisher
Norton & Company Limited, W. W.
Language
POL, KOR, POR
Status
Published
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