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ISBN10: 9355178964
ISBN13: 9789355178961
Publisher: Insight Publica
Published: Dec 2 2024
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.39 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789355178961
Publisher: Insight Publica
Published: Dec 2 2024
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.39 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Demian is a profound and introspective novel by Nobel laureate Hermann Hesse, first published in 1919 under the pseudonym Emil Sinclair. The story follows the spiritual and psychological journey of a young man, Emil Sinclair, as he seeks to break free from the illusions of conventional morality and explore the deeper truths of the self and the universe. From childhood to early adulthood, Sinclair is caught between two worlds: the superficial world of light upheld by family, religion, and social norms, and the mysterious world of darkness that symbolizes inner truth, rebellion, and self-realization. His life is irrevocably changed when he meets Max Demian, an enigmatic and intellectually gifted boy who challenges Sinclair's worldview and becomes both a mentor and a symbol of his awakening. As Sinclair moves through adolescence, grappling with questions of identity, purpose, and spirituality, he confronts archetypal symbols, Jungian ideas, and Gnostic concepts that push him toward inner transformation. The novel becomes a mirror of the reader's own struggle with conformity, faith, good and evil, and the pursuit of authenticity. Written in the aftermath of World War I, Demian resonates with the disillusionment of a generation and the search for new meaning. With poetic language and philosophical depth, Hesse crafts a novel that transcends time-inviting readers into a rich inner world where the path to enlightenment lies in embracing one's own dual nature.
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