Narziss und Goldmund: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Narziss und Goldmund by Hermann Hesse — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
First published in 1930, Narcissus and Goldmund is the story of two diametrically opposite men: one, an ascetic monk firm in his religious commitment, and the other, a romantic youth hungry for worldly experience. Hesse was a great writer in precisely the modern sense: complex, subtle, allusive: alive to the importance of play. Narcissus and Goldmund is his very best. What makes this short book so limitlessly vast is the body-and-soul-shaking debate that runs through it, which it has the honesty and courage not to resolve: between the flesh and spirit, art and scientific or religious speculation, action and contemplation.
Quick facts about Narziss und Goldmund
- Title: Narziss und Goldmund
- Author: Hermann Hesse
- First published: 1930
- Genre: teacher-student relationships, fiction, romance
- OpenLibrary ID: OL873100W
Where to read Narziss und Goldmund
Narziss und Goldmund by Hermann Hesse is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Narziss und Goldmund about?
First published in 1930, Narcissus and Goldmund is the story of two diametrically opposite men: one, an ascetic monk firm in his religious commitment, and the other, a romantic youth hungry for worldly experience.
Who wrote Narziss und Goldmund?
Narziss und Goldmund was written by Hermann Hesse.
When was Narziss und Goldmund published?
Narziss und Goldmund was first published in 1930.
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