Knulp: Drei Geschichten aus dem Leben Knulps by Hermann Hesse
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| Author | Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962 |
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| Title | Knulp: Drei Geschichten aus dem Leben Knulps |
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| Summary | "Knulp: Drei Geschichten aus dem Leben Knulps" by Hermann Hesse is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the life of the main character, Knulp, who embodies a wandering spirit, navigating through relationships and existential experiences while maintaining a carefree attitude towards life. The overarching theme explores concepts of freedom, friendship, and the tension between societal expectations and personal desires, as reflected in Knulp's interactions with various characters. At the start of the book, Knulp finds himself released from a hospital stay due to illness and seeks refuge with an old friend, Emil Rothfuß, who is now married. The day is bleak, and Knulp’s pride prevents him from easily accepting hospitality, illustrating his complex character. As he reconnects with his friend, the dynamics of their relationship unfold, highlighting Knulp's charm, manners, and reluctance to conform to conventional life. Hesse paints a vivid scene of Knulp's quirky personality, contrasting his free-spirited nature with the settled life of his friend, foreshadowing the deeper explorations of life and longing that will emerge throughout the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Travelers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Black Forest (Germany) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17622 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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