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Hermann Hesse

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Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was born in Germany and later became a citizen of Switzerland. As a Western man profoundly affected by the mysticism of Eastern thought, he wrote many novels, stories, and essays that bear a vital spiritual force that has captured the imagination and loyalty of many generations of readers. In 1946, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature for The Glass Bead Game. Photo by unknown [Dutch National Archives, The Hague, Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Persbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 / Public Domain] [CC BY-SA 3.0 nl (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/nl/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons.
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Steppenwolf, first published in 1927, is a groundbreaking novel that explores the complex inner world of its protagonist, Harry Haller. Hesse's masterful blend of realism and surrealism has cemented Steppenwolf as a classic of 20th-century literature. The novel's enduring popularity has led to numerous adaptations and interpretations across various media.

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