For Those Who Walk Between WorldsHermann Hesse's Steppenwolf is not just a novel-it's a journey into the fractured soul of humanity. Meet Harry Haller, a man torn between civilization and savagery, intellect and instinct, longing for belonging yet addicted to solitude. In this haunting, hallucinatory tale, Hesse invites you to step beyond the veil of convention into the Magical Theater-a place where identity shatters, reality bends, and the self becomes infinite. Existential dread meets mystical revelation. Bohemian jazz clubs, secret societies, and shadow selves. A novel that dances on the edge of madness and meaning.
Whether you're a seeker, a misfit, or simply curious about the wild wolves howling in your own psyche, Steppenwolf will challenge and change the way you see yourself-and the world.
Enter at your own risk. Exit transformed. "For madmen only."
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
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Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
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978-1-5154-6398-6 (9781515463986)
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Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was a German-born Swiss novelist, poet, and essayist whose work explores themes of spiritual searching, individual identity, and the tension between intellect and instinct. Raised in a pietist missionary family, Hesse drew upon both Western philosophy and Eastern religious thought in shaping the introspective journeys that define his fiction.He achieved international recognition with novels such as Siddhartha, Steppenwolf, Demian, and The Glass Bead Game, each tracing characters in pursuit of self-knowledge and inner transformation. Hesse's prose combines psychological depth with symbolic and philosophical resonance, making his work particularly influential among readers seeking existential and spiritual reflection.Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946, Hesse became one of the most widely read European authors of the twentieth century. His writings continue to resonate for their exploration of alienation, personal awakening, and the enduring quest for meaning.